Police News
Trial for 2023 Mass Murder set to start; Family of victims concerned over improper investigation
The ongoing case against Christian Espat and Michael Brown, accused of the October 2023 murders of Carlos Chi, Delmar Rodriguez, and his three-year-old daughter Amari Rodriguez in San Pedro Town, will go to court on January 25th. The victims’ families have been closely following the case but noted discontent with the current investigation, claiming it is being deliberately mishandled.
Police News
Authorities respond to allegations of police brutality in San Pedro
Alex Wade, a San Pedro resident who had been charged with aggravated assault and making threats of death, claims that he was physically abused while in police custody. Wade, who is reportedly out on bail, alleges that the abuse resulted in a fractured elbow. The Belize Police Department has acknowledged the claim and stated that the matter has been referred to the Professional Standards Branch for investigation.
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San Pedro police looking for four persons connected to stabbing and chopping incidents
The San Pedro Police Formation is seeking one individual in connection with the stabbing of 26-year-old Jerdon Franklin Anderson. Additionally, they are looking for three individuals regarding a chopping incident involving 21-year-old Reynaldo Pop. Both incidents occurred on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st.
Community and Society
Compol’s New Year’s Message
The year 2024 was truly a challenging year for us as we navigated our policing plans through turbulent waters. However, the positive interventions and alterations in our plans enabled us to ride out those waves successfully. Now that the year is coming to its culmination, we can look back at our achievements with pride.
Police News
Julio Paiz sentenced to 30 years for the 2021 murder of Hilberto Caliz
Twenty-one-year-old Julio Paiz has been serving time for the murder of Hilberto Caliz, a resident of San Pedrito, which occurred in 2021. After being convicted, he received a fixed sentence of 30 years on December 18th from Justice Nigel Pilgrim.
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Caye Caulker Belize Bank branch burglarized
Police are investigating an alleged burglary reported at the Belize Bank branch in Caye Caulker. On December 27th, officers from the Caye Caulker police responded to the report and, upon inspecting the bank's facilities, found that some of the doors had been tampered with.
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Belize Police Association provides support to San Pedro Police
On December 13th, a gathering was held in San Pedro Town, where representatives from the Belize Police Association visited to promote the education and welfare of police officers. The Belize Police Association advocates for the rights, welfare, and professional development of police officers in Belize. It also fosters communication between its members and police leadership to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement.
Community and Society
GOB introduces Criminal Record Expungement Services
The Government of Belize (GOB) has launched Criminal Record Expungement Services as part of its commitment to reforming the criminal justice system. This initiative...
