Crime & Violence
San Pedro Police Department releases 2018’s first quarter report
The San Pedro Police Department has released it's first quarterly report for 2018, including their achievements and positive growth.
Crime & Violence
Letter to the Editor: Crime does NOT pay!
A resident is tired of the crime wave on Ambergris Caye & sends a strong message to the criminals: "STOP with the crime - do something positive instead!"
Crime & Violence
San Pedro BTIA Chapter organizes response to recent crime activity at monthly meeting
The San Pedro BTIA chapter is organizing a public “For the Love of San Pedro” rally for June 7th, 6PM, SPHS Auditorium, to meet with government and police officials and find solutions to the escalating crime on Ambergris Caye.
Crime & Violence
Two detained following armed robbery at Wayo’s Beach Bar and Grill
Two suspects have been detained & are being interrogated regarding the circumstances surrounding the robbery at Wayo's Beach Bar. Police would give no further details.
Crime & Violence
Caribeña Fuels gas station robbers out on bail
After appearing at the San Pedro Magistrate Court on Tuesday, May 22nd, Perez, Brown and Gentle were granted and met bail. They were released, and are scheduled to return to court on June 25, 2018.
Crime & Violence
Three men charged for Caribeña Fuels gas station robbery
Zimmer Joel Perez, Jair Brown and Arrie Kareem Gentle have been charged for the Saturday, May 19th robbery of Caribeña Fuels Gas Station, south of San Pedro Town.
Crime & Violence
Business owner Lamont Lipka shot and killed in San Pedro
Police have launched an investigation into the murder of 49-year-old businessman Lamont “Monty” Edward Lipka, American national of Texas, U.S.A., who was shot and killed at his place of business, Tropicana Bar & Grill located on Coconut Drive south of San Pedro Town on Sunday, May 13th.
Community and Society
Minister of National Security meets with San Pedro BTIA
Held at the conference room of the Sunbreeze Hotel, some of the topics discussed included the increase in tourism police, foot patrols, and police personnel on the island, 24-hour police manned substations, the introduction of a water-taxi boat manifest, better lighting on the roads, reducing gun-related issues and gang violence.