The three hundred and forty-four polling stations had heavy police presence yesterday to ensure that citizens who turned out to cast their votes in the referendum were able to do so peacefully and securely. Today, in speaking with the media, Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams applauded his officers for a job well done. Chester Williams – Commissioner of Police: “The …

A mother and son were allegedly assaulted by Chinese business owners and police never responded to their emergency call.  Toledo Correspondent, Paul Mahung has the story. Paul Mahung: A Punta Gorda resident remains concerned about what she claims is an assault that could have turned fatal for her and her young adult son. A very concerned mother, Janel Borland spoke …

The Gang Resistance Education and Training Instructors, GREAT program graduation exercise saw a total of thirty-eight police officers graduated. Twenty-three of these officers were from Belize while fifteen were from El Salvador. At yesterday’s graduation ceremony, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Keith Gilges praised the new instructors, stating “You are taking on an incredibly important role as educators and mentors.  To break …

This morning the Embassy of China (Taiwan) handed over one hundred and twenty footballs to the Commander of Eastern Division Region One, Senior Superintendent Howell Gillett. These will be used to have an under thirteen competition among all primary schools on the Southside of Belize City. This latest donation comes on the heels of another donation to the police department …

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 …