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Police charge Jaylil Usher for the August 2023 murder of Kean Quiros
On Friday, November 29th, police formally arrested and charged Jaylil Adanai Clarence E. Usher with the murder of Kean Jamaal Quiros, which occurred in 2023. The 19-year-old resident of San Mateo was killed in the early hours of Friday, August 11th, while inside his home. Preliminary reports indicate that the assailant lured Quiros to open his door by pretending to be a police officer. Quiros was fatally shot when he opened the door.
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The San Pedro Police investigating drowning incident at Central Park
On Monday, November 25th, San Pedro Police responded to an incident at the beach in front of the central park in downtown San Pedro. Upon arrival, they observed first responders attempting to resurrect a male identified as Manuel Choc, who was later pronounced dead. The police are currently investigating what appears to be a drowning.
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Mexican Federal Police provide training to San Pedro Police Officers
In cooperation with the Sistema de Defensa y Control Policial (SIDECOP) Mexico and SideCop Belize, the Mexican Federal Police conducted a training exercise in San Pedro Town on November 22nd and 23rd. The initiative, led by local Martial Arts Instructor Martin Dawson, focused on enhancing law enforcement tactics and community safety to improve the skills of local police, explained instructor Martin Dawson, one of the coordinators.
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Belize Police Department reports decrease in major crimes for 2024
The crime scene in Belize has undergone significant changes when comparing the third quarters of 2023 and 2024, particularly regarding domestic violence and homicide. An analysis by the Belize Police Department focuses on these two categories to illustrate differences in crime rates.
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San Pedro Special Police Constables undergo training
A group of 12 Special Police Constables are undergoing training in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to enhance their skills and equip them with a basic understanding of policing procedures and current laws. This training is a collaboration between the San Pedro Police Formation, the National Police Training Academy, and the Training Planning and Support Unit. The sessions are held at the San Pedro Library from October 28th to November 8th. At the end of the two-week program, the Special Constables will receive certificates of completion.
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Long-time resident commends San Pedro Police for quick response
A long-time resident of San Pedro Town, Victor Murphy, expressed his satisfaction with the San Pedro Police Formation after they successfully helped him recover his stolen belongings. He specifically acknowledged the assistance provided by Corporal Ashton Westby and Police Constables Leon Bradley and Marco Baruca.
Community and Society
San Pedro Police Officers Honored During Special Luncheon
The San Pedro Police Formation held its third quarterly awards luncheon on Friday, October 11th, to honor the achievements of their officers and special constables. The event occurred at the Black Pearl Restaurant on Barrier Reef Drive, where senior staff and awarded officers gathered to celebrate.
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Island female charged with Possession of Controlled Drugs avoids jail time
Despite being arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply, 38-year-old Osiris Yamileth Tzul avoided jail time after she was arraigned at the San Pedro Magistrate Court and served with a ‘3 Year Suspended Sentence.’ This means she was free to go home under the condition that for the next three years, she must not commit any drug-related offense or otherwise face three years in jail.
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Police say Minister Perez not liable for drugs found on his boat
Following the discovery of 474 grams of suspected cocaine in a boat belonging to the Area Representative of Belize Rural South, Honorable Andre Perez, the Commissioner of Police (ComPol), Chester Williams, stated that no evidence was found to hold Perez liable. ComPol Williams reported that police believed that it was a drug peddler who had stashed the drugs in the boat. Currently, police investigation continues into this incident, and no one has been detained as they are looking for a suspect believed to have fled to the mainland.
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Stolen Golf Carts found in north Ambergris Caye
On Tuesday, September 24th, at around 1:10PM, two stolen golf carts were found in secluded areas off the northwest coast of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. One of the carts was in relatively good condition. At the same time, the other had been completely stripped, with the culprits removing the engine, wheels, roof, and various other parts, making it inoperable. Law enforcement received information from an anonymous source that led to the search. Although the individuals responsible have not been caught, the police are actively investigating and seeking evidence, including fingerprints, to identify the perpetrators.
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San Pedro Police Formation strengthens community policing
The San Pedro Police Formation has been active in their weekly meet and greet sessions around the island. The initiative has seen Superintendent Egbert Castillo and other police officers engaged in efforts to strengthen community policing by visiting residents throughout the different subdivisions of San Pedro Town. At their latest meet and greet, the island police force visited the DFC area, where they learned more about the needs of the people in this subdivision and listened to their recommendations.
