Despite the various voices about constitutional rights from the Bar Association of Belize, the Human Rights Commission and attorneys on behalf of their clients about the State of Emergency, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams is still not deterred. He stands firm with the decision which was made and believes it to be the best way to have handled the …

Many prominent gang members or questionable south side residents who are known to the police tried to flee their neighborhoods after it was made known that the south side of the City was on a thirty days lockdown. Today, however, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams also spoke on what occurs in instances such as these. Deputy Commissioner of …

On Tuesday, we reported that twenty five-year old Kevin Bodden, who was charged for the murder of Kendis Flowers, which occurred on March seventeen, had somehow escaped police custody. He somehow got away while being escorted to the bathroom by an officer of the Queen Street Police Station. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police, Alejandro Cowo, although Bodden is still …

The former Officer Commanding Orange Walk Police, Superintendent David Chi and Police Constable Norman Anthony are behind bars at the Belize Central Prison. On September 9th, law enforcement authorities made a major drug bust in the Tres Leguas area of the Orange Walk District. Superintendent David Chi and Police Constable Norman Anthony were placed on suspension pending the outcome of …

Many Belizeans have been asking what will happen at the end of the thirty days period of the state of emergency.  Deputy Commissioner Williams addressed that concern earlier today. Deputy Commissioner of Police Chester Williams: “Within the first thirty days we will be looking at the investigations in respect to the offenses listed in the notice that they got. If …

San Ignacio Police conducted a joint operation in the Shawville area of San Ignacio Town last week Thursday where they found an assortment of weapons. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Joseph Myvett gave an update about the cache. ACP Joseph Myvette, Head of National Crimes Investigation Branch: “Whereupon arrival a search was conducted in a bushy lot which resulted in the …

The police had made quick breaks in the Foster case in the west and some daylight robberies in Belize City. And though we may commend the department for the quick response, some police officers don’t respect the law. Yesterday, the police were stationed at a checkpoint in Succotz Village in the Cayo District. According to ACP Joseph Myvett, the police …

This afternoon, police held another meet and greet this time in the Martin’s de Porres area of Belize City, where they were well received. Chester Williams, Deputy Commissioner of Police, spoke to the media about the initiative. Chester Williams – Deputy Commissioner of Police: “There is no specific reason why we are in this area but just to back and …

The third annual Regional Training against Illegal Trade and Custom Defraudation was held in San Salvador. The two-day event saw representation from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, the United States of America, and Belize. Senior Superintendent Howell Gillett, Commander of Eastern Division Region One, represented Belize at the event. The event discussed tools to recognize contraband and counterfeit products and other …

Crime continues to occur at an alarming rate partly due to the number of guns in the hands of criminals.  The question has been asked as to how these criminals are getting their hands on guns. Senior Superintendent Howell Gillett shared one possibility.   Sr.Supt.Howell Gillett, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “The Problem that we’ve seen or we’ve heard of through our …