Friday, October 10, 2025

Crime

2017 Police Statistics show a decrease in major crimes countrywide

Figures show that while major crimes experienced a decrease of 6.8% countrywide, there was an increase in homicides. Overall, 1,992 crimes were reported to the police department across the country. San Pedro Town recorded a total of 100 major crimes, with a decrease of 38%, compared to 2016.

25 Honduran Women Detained in Immigration Bust; Authorities Continue Investigating

The San Pedro Police Formation, along with the Immigration Department, detained 25 Honduran women on Thursday, November 2nd after raiding three different bars on the island.

Former San Pedro Police Officers charged with extortion

This is the second time Police Constable Daniel Requeña has been charged with extortion.

Out on bail, Anke Doehm makes brief stop on Ambergris Caye for belongings

Accompanied by an unknown young lady, Anke was only on the island for a couple of hours before heading back to Belize City.

Building materials stolen from Hope Haven

Currently under construction to assist victimized children and women on Ambergris Caye, Hope Haven organizers have sadly had to report three counts of theft since Saturday, July 15th.

WANNACRY RANSOMWARE

The Central Information Technology Office (CITO) would like to inform the public, and computer users in general, to be on the lookout for ransomware called Wannacry.

Alfonso Wiltshire re-arrested on charges of sexual assault of a minor

52-year-old Alfonso Wiltshire of San Pedro Town was re-arrested on Wednesday, January 25th for Aggravated Burglary and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a 13-year-old female....

Press Officer Director Dorian Pakeman still under investigation

It’s been over a month that Dorian Pakeman was put on immediate unpaid leave after cocaine was found in his blood specimen from the traffic accident.