Crime
After more than a year in prison for manslaughter, Caye Caulker police constables released on time served
Police constables Leonard Nuñez and Hallet King, formerly attached to the Caye Caulker Police Formation, are free from remand as of Tuesday, August 13th. They had been incarcerated for the death of Hilberto Sotz, who died under police custody in 2015. The pair were facing manslaughter charges and was taken to the Supreme Court to be sentenced by Justice Colin Williams. She sentenced them to nine months’ imprisonment, minus time served. Nuñez and King had already spent over a year on remand; thus, they were released and walked out as free men from the court.
Crime
Caye Caulker resident files complaint against police officer
24-year-old Caye Caulker resident Shaquille Rogers has filed a legal complaint against a police officer attached to the Caye Caulker police formation, after claiming abuse by the officer while in custody.
Crime
Accused murderer Donald Heredia out on bail
55-year-old mentally challenged Donald Heredia was charged and remanded for the murder of Caye Caulker resident Jennifer Coleman in August 2016. Nearly three years later, on Monday, July 22nd, he was released after successfully securing a $20,000 bail plus two sureties of $10,000 each in the Supreme Court in Belize City.
Crime
Extortion charges dropped against San Pedro Constables
Special Constable Orlando Mendez and Police Constable Nelson Ramos, formally attached to the San Pedro Police Formation were freed on extortion charges on Wednesday, July 17th. On June 15, 2017, American tourist Timothy Braun accused Mendez and Ramos of shaking him down for US $300 to drop a marijuana charge..
Crime
No arrests in island double murder; prime murder suspect released
Despite having released prime murder suspect, Christian Espat for the death of island tour guide Mario Graniel and American Tourist Dr. Gary Swank, Commissioner of Police (ComPol) Chester Williams says that the investigation is producing results.
Crime
ComPol Williams meets with SP BTIA to discuss collaborative ways to tackle crime on the island
ComPol Williams met with the San Pedro Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (SP BTIA) after they called for an increase in the size, effectiveness and professionalism of policing in all major tourism destinations countrywide.
Crime
Argentinian fugitive Alberto Samid’s family arrives in San Pedro Town
Alberto Samid's wife and son have arrived on Ambergris Caye to check on him as he remains detained at the San Pedro Police station pending extradition.
Crime
San Pedro Police Officer Tyrell Rowley out on bail after arraigned for Wounding islander Jamir Leal
San Pedro police officer 21-year-old Tyrell Rowley attached to the island’s Quick Response Team (QRT) was arraigned at the Belize City Magistrate Court on...
