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Caye Caulker Police
Police News
Machete Attack in Caye Caulker Leaves One Man Severely Injured
Caye Caulker Police are investigating a machete attack that left Mark Budd, 37, with serious injuries to his arm and hand. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Thursday, August 28, in the Bahia area of the island. Budd was later transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City, where he was admitted and listed in stable condition. Reports indicate he lost two fingers in the attack.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village Council Questions Police Behavior
On Wednesday, July 2nd, the Caye Caulker Village Council issued a press release addressing growing concerns over allegations of violence and abuse of authority by local police officers. The council highlighted reports of excessive force, particularly against the island's youth. It emphasized the need for officers to focus on de-escalation rather than meeting violence with violence.
Community and Society
Police Report: Boat Incident at Caye Caulker
On March 27th, 2025, at approximately 4:20PM, Caye Caulker Police responded to a call regarding an injured American national at the Caye Caulker Polyclinic. Upon arrival, officers observed a Caucasian male being attended to by a doctor. He was suffering from what appeared to be a large cut on the back of his head and was bleeding profusely. The individual was identified as Mark Christopher Strus, a 45-year-old civil engineer from Michigan, USA, as confirmed by his passport.
Crime & Violence
Caye Caulker resident charged for assaulting American partner
Leodan Lara, a resident of Caye Caulker, has been charged with Wounding following reports that he assaulted his disabled American partner, Emily Lydon. The incident reportedly took place on Monday, February 3rd, when Lara assaulted Lydon in Caye Caulker. After the incident, Lara was detained and subsequently charged with Wounding. On Wednesday, February 5th, he was taken to San Pedro Town for arraignment. Lara remains in custody at the San Pedro Police Station and was scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, February 6th.
Police News
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.
Crime & Violence
Police searching for a man accused of brutally kidnapping his wife in San Pedro
The police are searching for Kenny Brakeman, who is accused of attacking and kidnapping his ex-wife, Sabela Brakeman, early on Saturday, November 16th. He was last seen in Caye Caulker Village and is now believed to be on the mainland. Sabela was severely injured during the attack and will need to undergo surgery to fully recover. She is seeking the assistance of the public and anyone willing and able can reach out to her sister at telephone number 665-5083.
Crime & Violence
Police still looking for one suspect following Caye Caulker stabbing
Роlісе continue to look for one male person following а stabbing incident оn thе іѕlаnd оf Сауе Саulkеr оn Ѕundау, December 10th. Police identified the victim as Evan Haynes, 28, a construction worker, who was transported to Belize City’s Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH), where he remains in a stable condition.
Accidents & Disasters
Morning fire destroys two popular beach establishments in Caye Caulker
A morning fire on Friday, November 10th, destroyed two popular business establishments in Caye Caulker, La Cubana Restaurant and the Barrier Reef Sports Bar and Grill, causing significant material losses and the displacement of nine people. While the Fire Service begins its investigation into the cause of the blaze, the Caye Caulker Village Council (CCVC) is looking at ways to assist the victims and has already started planning a donation drive to help them. More information will be shared when they launch the fundraiser.
