Crime & Violence
Police Await DPP Advice on Fatal Dispute Between Daniel Salazar and Father
San Pedro Police are awaiting directives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on whether island resident Daniel Salazar, 39, will be held criminally liable for the death of his father, 59-year-old Rubio Salazar. Daniel is accused of allegedly causing his father’s death on Saturday, June 14th, during a domestic altercation at their home in the San Mateo area, north of San Pedro Town.
Community and Society
Superintendent Edlin Lorenzo takes Command of Division Four
Effective June 1, 2025, Division Four of the Belize Police Department, which includes the islands of San Pedro and Caye Caulker, welcomed a new commander, Superintendent Edlin Lorenzo from Dangriga. With a 25-year career in law enforcement, Lorenzo brings a combination of operational expertise, intelligence acumen, and a strong commitment to community engagement.
Health
PAHO/WHO Belize, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Belize Police Force, hosts Training of Trainers on the Revised Mental...
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) and the Belize Police Force, launched a four-day training for seventy-five police officers.
Police News
Josue Amador Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Shooting Police Officer in 2019
On Tuesday, June 2nd, island resident Josue Danilo Villatoro Amador, 32, pleaded guilty to a charge of Manslaughter in the 2019 shooting death of Police Corporal Alfonso Guy. Amador appeared before Justice Candace Nanton, accompanied by his attorney, Ronell Gonzalez, for the plea bargain. He was remanded to the Belize Central Prison and is scheduled to return to court for sentencing in July, on a date yet to be confirmed.
Community and Society
San Pedro Volunteer Special Constables Receive Uniforms
The San Pedro Police Formation continues its efforts to maintain peace and safety on the island. To fulfill this mandate and better serve the growing population, the department collaborates with volunteer special constables, many of whom are residents with regular day-to-day jobs, who remain on standby to assist when needed. On Wednesday, May 28th, these dedicated volunteers were formally recognized for their ongoing support and presented with new uniform shirts.
Police News
Jairo Sandoval Acquitted in 2021 San Pedro Shooting Case
Islander Jairo Sandoval, 24, was acquitted on Friday, May 23rd, after entering a plea bargain in connection with a 2021 shooting incident that left one man severely injured. The incident occurred on September 21, 2021, during Independence Day celebrations in San Pedro Town. Sandoval had initially been charged with Attempted Murder, Dangerous Harm, Use of Deadly Means of Harm, and Aggravated Assault. He was remanded to the Kolbe Foundation at the Belize Central Prison but was later released on bail pending trial.
Crime & Violence
Postmortem rules Selvin Sealy’s death as homicide, family demands answers
On Saturday, May 17th, Selvin Sealy Jr., 32, was laid to rest in San Pedro Town. The island resident died in police custody after he was apprehended for trespassing on private property south of San Pedro earlier in the week. While family members are questioning the circumstances surrounding his death, police on the island say the matter is under investigation, and a file has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further advice.
Community and Society
Dr. Richard Rosado Ushers in Reform to the Belize Police Department
Belize’s law enforcement landscape is transforming with the appointment of Dr. Richard Rosado as the new Commissioner of Police. Taking office on April 30, 2025, Dr. Rosado’s promotion marks a personal milestone and a pivotal moment for the Belize Police Department (BPD), which is dealing with growing challenges in public safety, modernization, and community trust.
