Crime & Violence
No arrest made in the shooting of Tour guide Gilberto ‘Hillyboo’ Lara
San Pedro tour guide, 48-year-old Gilberto ‘Hillyboo’ Lara, continues to recover after being shot on Saturday, January 20th. However, the police are yet to provide an update on their investigation, as no motive has been established for the attack.
Crime & Violence
Island resident Simon Velasquez murdered in Belize City
Police have confirmed that 23 year old resident of Boca Del Rio Simon Velasquez was shot and killed in Belize City on Thursday, January 25, 2018.
Crime & Violence
SPTC and local law enforcement discuss current crime situation in SP
Over the past few days, the council has been meeting with representatives of the police department and a follow-up meeting is scheduled for the weekend.
Crime & Violence
Three persons detained following Jimell Paul Jex’s murder in San Pedro; Dion Neal survives attack
3 people have been detained as part of the investigation into Paul Jex's murder on January 23rd. Jex was fatally shot in the head, while his cousin Dion Neal survived a gunshot to the back.
Crime & Violence
William Godoy remanded for Alfredo Cowo’s murder; family and friends claim he is innocent
The Godoy family also seeks the assistance of anyone that may have information on Cowo’s murder. They encourage other eyewitnesses to join them in proving William Godoy’s innocence by sharing what they saw. Meanwhile, they are also working on organizing a peaceful protest set tentatively for Saturday, January 27th through downtown San Pedro.
Crime & Violence
Tour guide Gilberto ‘Hillyboo’ Lara shot in San Pedro
The Police Department has launched an investigation into the recent shooting incident on Saturday, January 20th, that left two persons injured in San Pedro...
Crime & Violence
Alfredo Cowo’s murder leaves more questions than answers
As the family prepares for the funeral, Cowo’s American foster parent, Debra Randell has pledged to retain legal counsel to re-open the case against the accused officers.
Crime & Violence
No arrests in Alfredo Cowo’s murder; San Pedro Police weigh in
OIC Henry Jemmott denies allegations that his officers were involved in the shooting death of Alfredo Cowo, citing zero tolerance for misbehavior. He encourages the community to trust in the department as they are working with additional staff from the mainland to try to solve this homicide as soon as possible.
