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Murder
Police News
Samuel Bolaños charged for the shooting death of Matthew Moses
On Friday, March 7th, police announced the formal arrest and charging of 27-year-old Samuel Bolaños from Dangriga Town for the murder of Matthew Jonathan Moses. This tragic incident took place on November 8, 2024, in northern Ambergris Caye, where 46-year-old Moses was shot and killed.
Police News
Alvaro Tun acquitted of Elder Arana murder
On February 22, 2025, a court ruling acquitted Alvaro Tun, a 34-year-old resident of San Pedro, of the murder charge related to the death of Elder Arana. This case attracted considerable attention due to its circumstances. The events leading to the trial began on March 5, 2023, when Arana was fatally stabbed during a bar fight in San Pedro. Throughout the legal proceedings, Tun maintained his innocence.
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.
Police News
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.
Police News
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.
Crime & Violence
Islander David Gonzalez sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
San Pedro resident David Gonzalez remains at the Kolbe Foundation-Belize Central Prison, where he is starting a life sentence for the murder of his wife, Marisela Gonzalez. Gonzalez was convicted of the crime in November 2023 and will be eligible for parole after serving 35 years in prison.
Crime & Violence
Delson and Tionne Paguada brothers sentenced for Paul Jex murder
On Wednesday, December 20th, Delson and Tionne Paguada were convicted at the High Court in Belize City for the 2018 murder of Jimell Paul Jex in San Pedro Town. Delson was sentenced to 24 years, and his younger brother Tionne to 21 years.
Crime & Violence
Four arraigned in San Pedro for Irvin Martinez’ murder
On Monday, December 18th, David Gill Lambey, 18, was arraigned at the San Pedro Magistrate Court for the Murder of islander Irvin Enderson Martinez. Martinez, a 28-year-old bartender, was fatally stabbed on Friday, December 15th, after an altercation with Lambey and three other individuals. The other three persons, 22-year-old Zephania Mariano, Zechariah Mariano, and 19-year-old Keyron Lambey, were also arraigned for the charge of Aggravated Assault. They were all remanded to the Kolbe Foundation- Belize Central Prison until their next court date on February 28, 2024.
