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Belize Police Department Ramps Up Security for Holiday Season: Commissioner

The Belize Police Department is gearing up to crack down on crime during the upcoming

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Six Brazilian Nationals Fined for Illegal Entry in Belize

Six Brazilian nationals, four men and two women, were arraigned in the Belize City Magistrate’s

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Man Charged with Incest and Sexual Assault on 14-Year-Old Stepdaughter

A thirty-nine-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly having sex on multiple occasions with his

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Home Affairs Ministry Sees Change: Former CEO Kevin Arthurs Replaced

Another ministry that is seeing a change is Home Affairs. Former CEO Kevin Arthurs chose

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Belize Defense Force Soldier Arrested and Charged for Robbery

Police have arrested and charged a member of Belize’s armed forces for robbery. Over the

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Police Officer Faces Charges After Firing Weapon at Gas Station

Police have also charged one of its own officers for several offenses after he fired

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Broad Daylight Shooting Claims Life of 24-Year-Old in Belize City

A man was murdered this morning in a broad daylight shooting in Belize City. Just

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Moratorium on Gun Licenses Takes Effect, Minister Addresses Last-Minute Applications

The Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, says the moratorium on gun licenses has now

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Belize Police Department to Host First Security Expo at Civic

The Belize Police Department is inviting the public to take part in its first-of-a-kind Security

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Police Continue Search for Escaped Prisoner William Carabantes

Police remain on the hunt for escaped prisoner William Carabantes. The accused rapist and Brian

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Trial Development: Tehje Vaughn’s Preliminary Inquiry Set for January 26,

Today, there was a development in the trial of Tehje Vaughn, daughter of City Councilor

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Jaylen Herrera Charged with 2020 Murder of Businessman Sean Menzies

Twenty-year-old Jaylen Herrera was already remanded at the Belize Central Prison on a charge of

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Foster Parents Charged with Manslaughter in Death of 4-Year-Old Ayana

Denver Plett and Lena Plett are facing manslaughter charges after a post-mortem confirmed that 4-year-old,

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Questions Raised About Foster Family Vetting in Baby Ayana’s Case

Since baby Ayana’s death, there have been many questions surrounding her placement with the Plett

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Police Commissioner Supports Charges in Ayana’s Case Amid Public Dissatisfaction

While the PM is calling for murder charges, the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, is

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Belize Police Department Reports Decrease in Overall Crime Rates

The Belize Police Department is celebrating a decrease in crime across the board. While the

Love Staff November 22, 2023 No Comment

Guilty Plea in High Court for 2019 Attempted Murder Case

Javier Jones, who was charged with the 2019 attempted murder of Shane Jones, pleaded guilty

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Trial Begins for Michael Baptist Accused of Stabbing Man 27

The trial of Michael Baptist, charged with stabbing a man 27 times, began in the

Love Staff November 21, 2023 No Comment

Tragic Death of 4-Year-Old in Foster Care Raises Questions About

Tonight, many are grappling with the circumstances surrounding the death of 4-year-old, Ayana Unique Bennet.

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Spanish Lookout Community Mourns Foster Child’s Death

Tonight the Spanish Lookout community has expressed condolences to the biological mother. The community chairman,

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Construction Worker in Critical Condition After Ambush; Police Detain Suspects

Police are probing into a shooting incident last night that left a construction worker in

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Belize City Records Latest Murder: 38-Year-Old Victim Targeted on Faber’s

On Friday night, Belize City recorded its latest murder. The shooting occurred just before midnight

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Fatal Road Traffic Incident on Garifuna Settlement Day Claims Silk

A resident of Silk Grass Village lost his life in a road traffic incident on

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Belize Police Department Receives Coroner Wagons Donation from CABEI

The Belize Police Department has received a much-needed donation that will aid in the transportation

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Belize City Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Women Granted

A Belize City man is out on bail tonight after being accused of sexually assaulting

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Pinks Alley Resident Fined for Assaulting Police Officer During Drumming

Pinks Alley resident, Steven Barrington Flowers Jr., was fined in court today after pleading guilty

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Belize City Man Charged with Drug Trafficking Granted Bail

A Belize City man is out on bail after being charged with drug trafficking. Forty-three-year-old

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New Road Resident Faces Two Counts of Loitering; Challenges Police

Another Belize City resident was a New Road resident who was charged twice in 2

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Escaped Prisoner Brian Castillo Captured

Escaped prisoner Brian Castillo was captured by police on the Valley of Peace Road on

Love Staff November 18, 2023 No Comment

Belize Questions US State Department’s Travel Advisory; Cites Contrary Crime

Tonight, the government is questioning the US State Department’s recent travel advisory on Belize but

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Police Department Holds Award Ceremony for “Call for Papers” Initiative

Today, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Belize Police Department held an award ceremony

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Jamaican Nationals Released After Charges for Immigration Offenses

Fourteen Jamaican nationals, eleven adults and three minors, who had been charged for immigration offenses,

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Manhunt Underway for Escaped Prisoners Brian Castillo and William Carabantes

Tonight, authorities are on a manhunt for two prisoners who managed to escape police custody.

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High Court Rules Belizean Man Must Stand Trial for 2020

The High Court of Belize has ruled that thirty-seven-year-old, Rodman Welch has a case to

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Belize City Man Charged with Damaging Father’s Vehicle in Family

A Belize City man has been charged with smashing the windshield of his father’s vehicle

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Charles August Remanded to Prison for Violating Bail Conditions

Ten days ago, Charles August was convicted and fined for a charge of theft after

Love Staff November 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Man Found Guilty of Raping 9-Year-Old; Faces Sentencing

32-year-old, Charles Andrew Martinez, of Belize City will be sentenced next month after having been

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Belize City Resident Sentenced to 15 Years for Rape, Attempted

49-year-old, Giovanni Burns, was sentenced today to fifteen years in prison after he was found

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Belizean Man Faces Sentencing in Mexico for Illegal Weapon Possession

A Belizean man has been convicted of carrying an illegal weapon at the Customs Subteniente

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Asian Businessman Fatally Shot While Fishing in Vista Del Mar,

An Asian businessman was fatally shot last night while he was fishing with friends. 37-year-old,

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Ladyville Resident Provided with Partial Disclosure for Murder Trial

After more than six months on remand at the Belize Central Prison, Ladyville resident, thirty-nine-year-old

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Belize Defense Force Captain Charged with Wounding Fellow Soldier; Granted

Belize Defense Force Captain, thirty-seven-year-old Erwin Rodriguez appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today,

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Mother of Four Arraigned for Child Abandonment as Toddler Found

A young mother of four was arraigned in court today after her 3-year-old child was

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Financial Intelligence Unit Trains Law Enforcement on New Civil Asset

This week the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is sensitizing law enforcement and other investigating agencies

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Woman Robbed in Dangriga Town, Loses Cash and ID Cards

A woman was robbed in Dangriga Town last night. The victim told Love News that

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Belmopan Woman Recounts Terrifying Armed Robbery at “Naybaz” Store

Tonight, a Belmopan woman is reeling from an armed robbery that left her shaken up.

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High Court Adjourns Murder Trial, Considers No-Case Submission in Rodman

The High Court of Belize has adjourned the murder trial of Rodman Welch, until Thursday,

Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

Government Task Force and Public Service Union Join Forces Against

Then there is the issue of price gouging. The Government’s task force has already issued

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Belize City Shooting Incident: Three Men Escape Unharmed in Hattieville

Police are investigating the circumstances that led to three men escaping a shooting in Hattieville

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Armed Robbery in Belmopan: Gunman Targets Family in ‘Naybaz’ Store

A family in Belmopan was the victim of an armed robbery over the weekend. On

Love Staff November 10, 2023 No Comment

Guilty Verdict in Three-Year Murder Trial: David Gonzalez Convicted of

After three years on remand, David Gonzalez’ murder trial concluded today with a guilty verdict.

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Belize Coast Guard Member Faces Dismissal After Altercation with Police

The Belize Coast Guard is awaiting the outcome of pending court cases against one of

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Lost BDF Rifle in Guatemala: Authorities Decide Against Purchasing Weapon

In mid-October, an M4 carbine rifle belonging to the Belize Defence Force was allegedly lost

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Seven Years in Prison for Two Men Guilty of 2019

Two men charged in connection with a shooting back in 2019 have been sentenced to

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Belize Police Department Prepares for Elections in the Police Association

The Belize Police Department is gearing up to elect a new executive for the Belize

Love Staff November 9, 2023 No Comment

Online Shopping Scams Surge in Belize: Buyers Left in Financial

As the Christmas season quickly approaches, many shoppers are turning to online sites to make

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Belize Coast Guard Mourns Loss as Seaman Kimane Garcia’s Body

The body of Seaman Kimane Garcia was officially handed over to his family today. It

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Belize Coast Guard Member Faces Criminal Charges for Assault on

A member of the Belize Coast Guard, who is currently on interdiction, is facing criminal

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Police Release Women Without Charges in Belize Stabbing Death

Police have released twenty-five-year-old Feleecia Kerr and her mother, Farah Bonner, without charges for the

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Security Stepped Up for Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations in Punta

Security measures will be stepped up during the Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations. With major traditional

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Belize City Man Remanded for Burglary After Unable to Post

A Belize City man charged with a single count of burglary was remanded to prison

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OAS Donates Firearm Marker Machine to Belize Police Department

Today the Organization of American States (OAS) donated a firearm marker machine to the Belize

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Executive Director of the NFSS explains how lab uses tech

While most of the firearms used to commit crimes enter the country illegally, there are

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Gun License Authority to Shift from Police Commissioner to New

By the end of this week, the power to issue and deny gun licenses will

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BDF Captain Attacks Sergeant with Glass Bottle

A captain of the Belize Defence Force (BDF) reportedly attacked and injured a sergeant just

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Joint Patrol Discovers Ammunition Cache in Cayo District

Authorities in the Cayo district discovered an ammunition cache last night. The items were found

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OAS to Donate Firearm Marking Machine to Belizean Government

The Organization of American States (OAS) will donate firearm marking machine to Belizean Government. The

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2022 Murder

Police have arrested and charged the main suspect of the April 2022 murder of Jose

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Man Charged with Stabbing Sister Over Card Game Debt

A Belize City man has been charged for stabbing his own sister, allegedly over four

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Accused Claims Police Set Him Up in Ammunition Case

A man remanded to the Belize Central Prison over an ammunition charge is claiming that

Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Murder Suspect Remanded in Caye Caulker Killing

The man accused of killing thirty-two-year-old Caye Caulker resident Leslie Verde, was arraigned in court

Love Staff November 6, 2023 No Comment

Domestic Dispute Turns Fatal in Rural Belize, Mother and Daughter

A domestic dispute turned fatal in rural Belize and led to the detention of a

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Man Charged with Murder in Connection to Caye Caulker Resident’s

Today, police officially arrested and charged a man in connection with the murder of thirty-two-year-old

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Father Clings to Life After Hit and Run Incident in

A father of three is clinging to life after he was badly injured in a

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Prime Minister Commends Police Commissioner Amid Scrutiny

Prime Minister Briceno has commended the Police Commissioner, Chester Williams, on the works he have

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Police Commissioner Chester Williams Resolute in Staying Put

With those votes of confidence issued for the Police Commissioner, they may have just reinforced

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Treasury Department Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $90,000

A Treasury Department clerk charged with stealing over ninety thousand dollars from the Government of

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Man Fined for Possession of Out-of-Season Conch

A Belize City man charged with having out-of-season conch was fined in court today after

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Anita Nembhard highlights struggle to get police officer to charge

In mid-October, court news reporter Anita Nembhard filed a report against Ephifania Caliz after Caliz

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Money-Changer Robbed at Western Border

A money-changer was robbed at gunpoint this morning at the western border. 59-year-old, Hilberto Herrarte,

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Belize Defence Force Prepares to Aid Haiti in Fight Against

The Belize Defence Force (BDF) plans to send its best and brightest soldiers to Haiti.

Love Staff November 2, 2023 No Comment

Maya Island Air Implements Heightened Security Measures Following Stolen Plane

Temporary heightened security measures are being implemented at Maya Island Air following the saga of

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Bart Jones Seeks Judicial Review in Deputy Commissioner of Police

The High Court of Belize granted Deputy Commissioner of Police Bart Jones leave to apply

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Guilty Verdict for Men Accused of Belize City Businessman’s Murder

The two men accused of the murder of the Belize City businessman Shawn Menzies have

Love Staff November 2, 2023 No Comment

British National in Belize Convicted for Drug Offenses Again

Today, a retired British National living in Belize picked up his second conviction for drug

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