Crime & Violence
Gaspar Vargas stabbed to death at his home in San Pedro
San Pedro Police has detained 35-year-old Ricardo Mendoza for the murder of 57-year-old Belizean construction worker Gaspar Vargas of the San Mateo Area in San Pedro Town.
Crime & Violence
William ‘Danny’ Mason returns to court on kidnapping charges
Accused murderer William ‘Danny’ Mason along with his alleged accomplices appeared in court for the first time months on Monday, April 23rd in Belmopan City. Mason and his companions (Ashton Vanegas, Keiron and Terrence Fernandez, and Ernest Henry Castillo) are serving time at the Belize Central Prison for the decapitation of Pastor Lewellyn Lucas back in 2016.
Crime & Violence
Minor charged with Reinery Garcia’s murder
A minor has been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Honduran National Reniery Adalid Figueroa Garcia, who was shot and killed on Thursday, April 26th. Along with the minor, the San Pedro Police have another person in custody who is presently being investigated as an accomplice to the crime.
Crime & Violence
International report marks Belize as major drug trafficking and money laundering country
The 294-page annual report outlines the efforts of key countries in their battle against the international drug trade during 2017 and gives Belize a bad score, stating that the country’s drug control efforts are hampered by corruption, insufficient investigative capacity, an ineffective judicial sector and a lack of political will.
Crime & Violence
Armando Trapp shot in DFC Area
25-year-old Armando Trapp was shot in the DFC Area of San Pedro Town on Sunday, April 8th at around 7:30PM.
Crime & Violence
No arrests as yet on Lee Roy Haylock’s murder
San Pedro Police continue looking for leads in the murder of 22-year-old Lee Roy Haylock.
Crime & Violence
U.S. Marshals expand manhunt beyond USA for former Marine wanted for murder: Reward of up to $11,000 offered for information leading directly to suspect’s...
The U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help to locate Raymond “RJ” McLeod, who is wanted for murder. McLeod may be using aliases of Matt or Mateo, and is believed to be on the run in Central America or Mexico.
Crime & Violence
Casimiro gets minimal fine in brutal assault case; Belizeans outraged
A day after San Pedro Police formally arrested and charged 40-year-old Russel Casimero for Wounding, following the beating of his ex-girlfriend, 30-year-old American Carrie Tripodi, Casimero was fined $1,000 on Tuesday, April 3rd and released.