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.
Crime & Violence
Alfredo Cowo shot and killed in San Pedro; police refuse to speak on the matter
8 months after a shooting incident involving officers Norman Coye and Darnell Madrill, and 1 week after indicating that he feared for his life, Alfredo Cowo was shot and killed in San Pedro Town.
Crime & Violence
San Pedro police officers Coye and Mardrill blameless for shooting incident at Central Park
Two San Pedro police officers, Norman Coye and Darnell Madrill, walked free from Wounding Charges on Tuesday, January 9th, after appearing at the San Pedro Magistrate Court. The duo had been accused of being involved in a shooting incident at Central Park in April of 2017, allegedly causing injuries to five persons from bullet fragments.
Crime & Violence
San Pedro registers 8 murders during 2017; 5 remain unsolved
San Pedro closed 2017 with a total of eight murders, the same figure as registered in 2015 and 2016.