Crime & Police News

Accused Rapist Remanded to Belize Central Prison After Bail Revoked

Thirty-four-year-old Ronlee Petillo has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison, after having his bail
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Altercation Leaves Belmopan Resident Dead, Suspect in Custody

A Belmopan resident is dead and another is in police custody pending charges after an
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Shoplifting Air Fresheners

A fifty-five-year-old man caught shoplifting air fresheners has been sentenced to three months in prison.
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Teenager Remanded for Alleged Cell Phone Robbery

A nineteen-year-old Belize City resident has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison for allegedly
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Belize City Resident Granted Bail for Marijuana Possession

Eighteen-year-old Belize City resident Alonzo Myers is out on bail after being arrested and charged
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Man Accused of Sexual Assault on Minor Released on Bail

A man accused of inappropriately touching a ten-year-old girl is out on bail. Thirty-two-year-old Alguin
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Senior Citizen Spared Prison Time in Firearm Offense Case

Today, a Senior Citizen who is employed as a security guard was spared prison time
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Man Remanded to Belize Central Prison in Connection with Shooting

A Belize City man has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison, after beign charged
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Belize City Resident Out on Bail After Alleged Burglary

Belize City resident, twenty-six-year-old Byron Flowers, has is out on bail after being accused of
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Salvadoran National Awaits Deportation After Failing to Comply with Visitor’s

A Salvadoran national is awaiting deportation after being charged for failing to comply with the
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Burglary at Trinidadian Judge’s Home in Belize Raises Concerns

The home of a Trinidadian Judge was burglarized this morning in Lord’s Bank, Belize District.
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Couple Remanded to Belize Central Prison for Ammunition Found in

A couple of Camalote Village, Cayo District was shown no mercy when they appeared in
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New Ambassadors Present Credentials to Belize Governor General

Aside from the Guatemalan Ambassador, there were two others who presented their letters of credence
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Ellison Chavez Receives 2023 Manuel Heredia Scholarship

Ellison Chavez of Belize Rural South is the recipient of the 2023 Manuel Heredia Scholarship. 
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Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Dona Gonzalez in

Police are on the hunt for 25-year-old Fibriel Savala, a suspect in the murder of
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Family Seeks Justice After Loved One Dies from Injuries in

A family in the Cayo District is demanding justice for their loved one, who died
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Stolen Sweater Leads to Charges Against Two Belize City Men

A stolen sweater valued at fifteen dollars set the events in motion that landed two
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Damion Saldano Granted Bail After Threatening Words Charge

Twenty-two-year-old Damion Saldano is out on bail after being charged with a single count of
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Police Capture Suspect in Triple Murder Case: Toledo Man Arrested

Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with three murders. Officers from the Toledo
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Minister of Public Service weighs in on allegations that public

The issue of gun licenses wasn’t the only one Borja’s murder brought to light. Borja
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Belize City Resident Convicted of Aggravated Assault on Police Officer

Belize City resident, Earl Baptist, who is already on remand on a charge of murder,
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Remand for Kevaughan Middleton Extended Pending Bail Application

Twenty-four-year-old, Belize City resident Kevaughan Allan Middleton, remains on remand at the Belize Central Prison
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Man Charged with Traffic Offenses Granted Bail

A Belize City man is out on bail after being charged with two traffic offenses.
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Elderly Businessman Shot in Critical Condition in Santa Elena

An elderly businessman from Santa Elena is fighting for his life after being shot early
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Aggravated Burglary Occurs in Western Belize

Police are investigating a case of aggravated burglary that took place in western Belize last
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Toledo Man Sentenced to Prison for Repeat Drug Trafficking

A man from San Antonio Village, Toledo district, has been sentenced to a year in
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Asian National Sentenced to 10 Years in U.S. Prison for

An Asian national who had acquired Belizean nationality during the period 2011 to 2013 has
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Man Charged with Murder of 79-Year-Old Juliana Rhys in Dangriga

Police have arrested and charged one man for the murder of 79-year-old, Juliana Rhys. Yesterday,
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Belize Carnival Association Apologizes for Violence During Carnival Road March

The Belize Carnival Association has publicly apologized to carnival attendees who were injured during the
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Two Men Remanded for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Girl

Two men accused of raping a fifteen-year-old girl have been remanded to the Belize Central
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Police Officer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Granted Bail

A cop is out on bail after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Twenty-six-year-old
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Psychiatric Evaluation Ordered for Woman Charged with Property Damage

A Belize City Magistrate has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for thirty-eight-year-old, Ladyville resident, Karina Lord
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Belizean Man Denies Heinous Crime Allegations in Guatemalan Media

A Belizean man is working to clear his name after a Guatemalan news agency reported
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Forty Senior Police Officers Promoted, Coast Guard Recruits Face Challenges

Forty senior police officers were officially promoted last week. The announcement was made via an
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Belize Seeks U.S. Support to Tackle Drug Trade and Patrolling

The Ministry of National Defense hopes to procure additional resources from the United States Government
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Investigation Underway in Elderly Man’s Death in Cayo District

Police out west are investigating the death of an elderly man in the Cayo District.
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Belize City Man Stabbed During Altercation with Cousin

A Belize City man was stabbed during an altercation a stone’s throw away from his
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Man Arrested with Loaded Firearm During Carnival Road March

A North Creek resident is serving his first night on remand after busted on Saturday
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Allegations of Assault Arise as Men Are Detained for Loitering

Police patrols had stepped up this past weekend.  So much so that they were detaining
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18-Year-Old Remanded for Stabbing Incident in Belize City

An 18-year-old has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after he was fingered and
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Ministry Launches Investigation into Immigration Officer Caught in Cocaine Videos

Weeks after two videos of an immigration officer cutting what appeared to be cocaine, the
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Sierra Leone National Retains Belizean Attorney After Authorities Prevent Departure

The family of a Sierra Leone national has retained a Belizean attorney after authorities refused
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Belize City Man Granted Bail for Property Damage Charge

A Belize City man is out of bail following a charge of damage to property.
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US Officials Collaborate with Belize to Combat Transnational Crime Surge

One of the main areas of focus during the delegation’s visit was transnational crime in
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Belizean Man Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Bicycle

Fifty-seven-year-old Marlon Blease has been sentenced to six months in prison for stealing a bicycle
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Police Constable Accused of Sexual Assault Granted Bail

A police constable is out on bail and has been placed on interdiction after being
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Belize City Resident Remanded to Prison for Bicycle Theft

Forty-year-old Belize City resident Darrell Gray was remanded to the Belize Central Prison today.  Gray
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Trial Begins for Inmate Accused of Failing to Return Rented

A trial of theft for Clinton Medina, who is already serving a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence
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Police Officers in Belize Trained to Engage Persons with Mental

A group of nineteen police officers are being trained in Belize City today on how
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Guilty Verdicts in A&R Store Robbery Case

Twenty-one-year-old, Keon Budnah, is on remand at the Belize Central Prison pending sentencing after he
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Men Charged with Threatening to Kill Granted Bail

Two men are out on bail after being charged for threatening to kill a man.
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Woman Charged with Wounding Released on Bail

A Ladyville woman after being charged with wounding. Thirty-two-year-old, Leivy Magana appeared in court today
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Crooked Tree Man Remanded for Alleged Robbery

A Crooked Tree man has been remanded to prison after being unable to post bail.
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AK-47 Assault Rifle Found in San Pedro, Man Arrested

San Pedro Police have charged a man in connection with an AK-47 assault rifle, found
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Businessman’s Murder Sheds Light on Gun License Controversy

The killing of businessman, Ricardo Borja, has exacerbated the matter of gun licenses and allegations
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Boss’s Vehicle

A Belize City man was sentenced to prison today after being convicted of stealing his
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Woman Fined for Possession of Crack Pipe

A Belize City woman was fined in court today for being in possession of a
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Man Fined for Aggravated Assault and Threatening Words

Thirty-year-old Stephen Flowers Jr was fined today after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated
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UDP fires off flurry of press releases calling on the

Five press releases in one day, it is unheard of, but it did happen today. 
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Suspect Arrested in Connection with July Murder in Belize City

Police have caught the man they believe murdered 38-year-old James Dorian Escarpeta on July 16. 
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Two Men Charged for Handling Stolen Motorcycle in Belize City

Two Belize City men were charged this week for riding around on a stolen motorcycle. 
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Toledo Man Granted Bail Pending Appeal of Sexual Assault Conviction

A Toledo man who is appealing a conviction of sexually assaulting a minor was granted
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Trial of Police Officers Flouting COVID Curfew Ends with Pardoning

The trial of two police officers caught out after curfew during COVID lockdowns, ended today
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Lords Bank Man Fined for Public Intoxication in Belize City

A Lords Bank man was fined today for being drunk in public. Twenty-five-year-old Hilberto Cho
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Belize City Man Granted Bail After Alleged Knife Attack

A Belize City man accused of attacking another man with a knife is out on
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Honduran National Fined and Faces Deportation for Illegal Entry

A Honduran national was fined in court today for an immigration offense. Twenty-nine-year-old Carlos Martinez
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Accused Thief Charged Following Property Damage Case

Twenty-seven-year-old Jermaine Wagner was charged with damage to property just last week, but today he
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Mother and Children’s Terrifying Ordeal: Diesel Attack by Estranged Boyfriend

A mother of three is living in fear and uncertainty after her estranged boyfriend doused
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Real Estate Agent Detained for Questioning in Connection to Ricardo

Reports to our newsroom indicate that Frik de Meyere has been detained by the Police
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Police Commissioner Addresses Crime Situation in Belize for July and

The crime rate in Belize has been a discussion that never gets old.  The topic
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Lack of parental discipline a contributing factor of crime says

As the Police Commissioner presented the recent stats on crime, he also harped on the
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Robbery at Lakers Mini Mart Leaves Store Owner and Child

Three young men on bicycles carried out a robbery at Lakers Mini Mart on Lawrence
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Belize City Shooting Victim Undergoes Surgery After Targeted Attack

A young man was shot in Belize City this morning, and is currently receiving treatment
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Police Commissioner Calls for Apology After Opposition Leader’s Criticism

Commissioner of Police has taken offence at what he has termed as disrespectful comments that
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Mexican National Deported After Failing to Adhere to Employment Permit

Thirty-one-year-old Mexican national Javier Martinez was charged with an immigration offense yesterday, but was back
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Two Men Remanded on Firearms-Related Charges

Two Belize City men were arraigned today, jointly charged with firearms-related offenses.  Twenty-five-year-old, Elden Flowers
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Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Stolen Motorcycle

A man reportedly caught in possession of a stolen motorcycle  Forty-two-year-old David Gregorio appeared in
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Taxi Driver Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking, Clearing Passenger of

A taxi driver and his passenger were jointly charged with drug trafficking today, but the
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BDF Soldier to Face Trial for Assaulting Police Officers and

Twenty-six-year-old Belize Defense Force soldier Freddy Grijalva is set to appear in court in October
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Belize City on Edge After Street Figure’s Murder Sparks Retaliation

Tonight, police are gearing up for possible retaliation after a known street figure was killed
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Belize City Resident Attacked, Stabbed, and Shot in Brazen Home

A man was attacked, stabbed, and shot inside his home last night in Belize City
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Police Intercept Cache of Weapons and Ammo at Port of

Last week, the police intercepted a cache of weapons and ammunition, but who were the
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Former Belize Defense Force Soldier Charged with Attempted Murder

A former soldier of the Belize Defense Force is behind bars after he was charged
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Hit-and-Run Tragedy Claims Life of Belize City Man

A Belize City man lost his life over the weekend after being severely injured during
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Tragic Discovery: Missing Teenager Found Dead Near Southern Long Caye

A teenager from Northern Belize who was reported missing in last week was found dead
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Chaotic Brawl Erupts in Naybaz Store in Southern Belize

Over the weekend, several persons received injuries during a no-holds brawl inside a Naybaz store
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Belize Police Successfully Recover Missing M4 Commando Rifle from BDF

An intense operation by the Belize Police Department has led to the recovery of the
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Cocaine Lab Uncovered in Southern Belize: Investigation Underway

As the Police made progress in recovering the stolen BDF rifle, there is another serious
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Nearly 30 gang members to be released from custody after

Almost thirty gang members will be back on the streets of Belize City tomorrow after
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Belizean Man Plans to Sue Government Over SOE Violation

A Belize City man is gearing up to sue the government for what his attorney
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Concerns Mount Over Minors’ Involvement in Gangs in Belize

While the SOE didn’t target any minors, there is a concern surrounding the involvement of
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Belize and Mexico Collaborate to Combat Rising Crime and Drug

Missing rifle; suspected cartel hires, and a cocaine lab – with the level of crime
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