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Police Commissioner Chester Williams Resolute in Staying Put

With those votes of confidence issued for the Police Commissioner, they may have just reinforced
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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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Belize City Resident Remanded for Firearms-Related Offenses

A Belize City resident has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after she was
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Belize Defense Force Soldier Maims Colleague: Private Bit Off Ear

Tonight, a private of the Belize Defense Force (BDF) is facing criminal and internal charges
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Police Detain Four Teens After Halloween Shooting Incident in Belize

As many as four police mobiles had blocked the traffic flow at the Cinderella Plaza
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Belize Shifts Gun License Issuance to New Gun Control Board

The Government of Belize has officially made it law for the issuance of gun licenses
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Minister Kareem Musa to Meet with Families of Triple Homicide

Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, has agreed to meet with the families of last
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Belize Hosts Regional Police Chiefs and Directors Conference Focusing on

Today marked the close of the 28th Ordinary General Assembly of the Chiefs and Directors
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Police investigations continue into stolen Maya Island Air plane

Police have confirmed that there was no cargo onboard the stolen Maya Island Air plane
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Police Identify Suspects in Hattieville Farmer Double Homicide

Police are on the hunt for two men they believe brutally murdered Hattieville farmer, Joel
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Belize Police Department Implements Stricter Training Measures for Officers

The Belize Police Department hopes the implementation of stricter measures will improve training among its
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Man Remanded to Belize Central Prison Placed on Suicide Watch

A Belize City man was placed on suicide watch today after he was remanded to
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Interdicted Police Constable to Stand Trial for Perverting Course of

Tonight, interdicted Police Constable, 29-year-old, Herman Shaquille Ramos is back out on bail after he
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Charges Dropped Against Meighan Brothers as Complainant Withdraws

Tyrone and Ellis Meighan two names frequently called with relation to criminal matters, saw the
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Belize City Man Fined for Drug Trafficking: Pleads Guilty to

A Belize City man was fined in court today over a charge of drug trafficking.
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Former Prime Minister Dean Barrow Supports Police Commissioner Chester Williams

Barrow also chipped in on the recent news reports on the Police Commissioner, Chester Williams. 
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Senior Police Officials Convene in Belize to Address Transnational Crimes

Senior cops from across the region have gathered in Belize for the 28th Ordinary General
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Commissioner of Police Chester Williams Draws the Line Amid Media

Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, has drawn a line with Channel Seven, calling the attacks
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Family Wins Legal Case After 11-Year Wait in Belize High

After waiting for more than eleven years to go to trial, a family in Sandhill
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Family of Baby Amari and Delmar Rodriguez Calls for Urgent

The family of Baby Amari and Delmar Rodriguez is asking for an urgent audience with
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Teen’s Life Altered by Gun Violence in Belize

It was a relatively quiet weekend on the news front when it comes to major
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Christian Espat and Michael Brown Remanded on Nine Criminal Charges

Christian Espat and Michael Brown were taken up to the Belize Central Prison today, after
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Epifania Caliz Charged with Common Assault for Coughing Incident

Eleven days after assaulting court reporter, Anita Nembhard, Epifania Caliz was charged with common assault. 
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American Shoplifters Face Legal Woes in Belize, Including Removal Order

The three American nationals, who were caught shoplifting in San Pedro, now have bigger problems
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Second Suspect Remanded in K and S Store Armed Robbery

A second suspect in the armed robbery of K and S store in La Democracia
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Group Charged with Burglary of Belize City Home

A group of seven people, five adults and two minors have been charged with the
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Special Prosecutor Appointed for Elmer Nah Triple Murder Case

The Government of Belize is spending around sixty thousand dollars for the special prosecutor who
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Minister Musa Addresses Gang Convictions and Recent Acquittals

The police department has been able to increase the number of persons convicted of being
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Arrest Made in La Democracia Armed Robbery Case, Two Suspects

Twenty-one-year-old, Shemar Brakeman has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery in
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Belize City Resident Remanded Over Firearms-Related Charges

Belize City resident, twenty-two-year-old Tashane Clarence Williams, was remanded to the Belize Central Prison today
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Accused Rapist Out on Bail, Preliminary Inquiry Set for January

The man accused of raping a 17-year-old minor bear Eruption Night Club last year is
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Gi3 Captures Wanted Murder Suspect Dorian Denver Anthony in Cayo

Members of the Gi3 have captured Dorian Denver Anthony in Roaring Creek Village, Cayo District. 
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Police Confirm Identity of Second Victim in Hattieville Double Homicide

Police have confirmed the identity of the second victim in yesterday’s double homicide.  While we
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Rural Belize Experiences Surge in Crime, Prompting Concerns and Police

And while the Hattieville murders have added to the homicide statistics, the Belize Police Department
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Notorious Murder Suspect Christian Espat Remains at Large, Asserts Innocence

Notorious alleged murderer Christian Espat remains on the lam tonight, and continues to claim innocence.
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Elmer Nah’s Ammunition Verdict Unlikely to Impact Upcoming Murder Trial

Will the not-guilty verdict in Elmer Nah’s ammunition case influence the outcome of his murder
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Kolbe Foundation Modernizes Prison Operations with New Information System

After years of working with pen and paper, today the Kolbe Foundation launched its newly
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Violence Erupts in Rural Belize: Two Brutal Murders Mark Fifth

Two men were brutally murdered between last night and this morning in rural Belize.  These
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Fugitive Suspect in Double Murder Case Confesses Innocence in Video

And while Brown is being interrogated by San Pedro Police, the other suspect, Christian Espat,
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Belize’s Murder Rate Soars with Six Killings in a Week,

Despite the six murders reported in less than one week, Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem
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San Ignacio High School Receives All-Clear After Bomb Threat

An all-clear was issued just after midday today after a bomb threat was called into
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Brazen Daylight Robbery Hits Chinese Store in Belize City

There was a brazen daylight robbery of a Chinese store on the south side of
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Mexican Nationals Remanded for SUV Theft Delayed in Court

Two Mexican nationals accused of aiding the theft of two SUVs from Budget Auto Rental
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Tragic Shooting Claims Innocent Three-Year-Old in San Pedro Ambush

Many residents of San Pedro Town are still trying to process the tragic death of
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Police Hunt Suspects in San Pedro Triple Homicide, Plead for

Since last night’s deadly shooting, police have ramped up security on the island and placed
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Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Cayo Sparks Family’s Outrage

A man from Pomona Village, Stann Creek District, is dead following a road traffic incident
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Police Officer Faces Multiple Charges, Alleges Mistreatment in Custody

Police Officer who alleges mistreatment in custody, was slapped with six charges in connection to
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Mother and Child Traumatized in San Pedro Home Invasion and

A woman was attacked while she slept in her bed with her 6-year-old daughter.  On
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Robbery in La Democracia Ends in Capture of Suspects

A woman was aggressed and robbed at gunpoint in front of a toddler in La
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Island Residents Demand Justice for Another Tragic Infant Death

Residents of La Isla Bonita and the family of murder victim baby Amari are hoping
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Minister Musa Highlights Success in Belize’s Fight Against Drug Trade

Minister of Home Affairs Kareem Musa says police country-wide have seen major success in the
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Minister Musa Discusses Decrease in Drug Trade Activity in Southern

Musa also noted that the remote areas of the south have long been exploited by
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Police Charge Suspect in Recent Belize City Shooting

Last week forty-two-year-old Trenton Webster was gunned down on Rasta Steet in Belize City.  Today,
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22-year-old Alexander Castillo hospitalized following Saturday night shooting

And while the shooting claimed Webster’s life, another Belize City man is hospitalized following a
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Five Arrested in Belize City Drug Bust: Over a Kilogram

Five people were arrested in Belize City last week after police found over a kilo
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ComPol vouches for ASP Aaron Gamboa

Amid the allegations of corruption being made against Assistant Superintendent of Police, Aaron Gamboa, the
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Assistant Superintendent of Police Aaron Gamboa Takes Legal Action Against

Assistant Superintendent of Police Aaron Gamboa says he’s taking legal action against Channel Seven News
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Minister of Home Affairs says Investigation needed into Guatemalan Armed

The Minister of Home Affairs says Belize needs to investigate the possibility of the Guatemalan
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Ministry of Health & Wellness Investigates Discovery of Fake Tylenol

The Ministry of Health & Wellness continues to investigate the discovery of fake Tylenol and
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Government Agencies Collaborate to Combat Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking

The collaboration between and among governmental agencies are paying off as it relates to illegal
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Minister of Police Comments on Not-Guilty Verdict in Elmer Nah

Minister of Police Kareem Musa has weighed in on the not-guilty verdict delivered in the
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Fatal Shooting in Belize City Leaves One Dead, Suspect at

Gunshots rang out in Belize City last night, and in the aftermath, one man was
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90 day mandatory remand for firearm offenses not being applied

The Association of Defense Attorneys (ADA) is advocating for the laws regarding remand for firearms
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Police Investigating Theft of Plane in Southern Belize

The police continue to investigate the unprecedented theft of a plane in Southern Belize that
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305 Inmates Graduate from Journey to Freedom Program at Belize

A total of three hundred and five inmates at the Belize Central Prison graduated today
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Accused Burglar Granted Bail in Belize City Magistrate’s Court

A Belize City man accused of burglarizing a woman’s home is out on bail. Josh
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Father Charged with Abandonment of Infant Receives Disclosure in Court

A father accused of leaving his two-year-old child was presented with his disclosure in the
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Not Guilty Verdict in Ammunition Charges for Elmer Nah, Epifania

Not Guilty – that is the ruling handed down today for Elmer Nah, his spouse,
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Former GSU Cop George Ferguson Faces Additional Ammunition Charges in

George Ferguson, a former GSU cop is facing additional charges of ammunition possession.  The charges
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Human Remains Found Near San Jose Succotz Ferry in Cayo

Human remains were uncovered this morning near the San Jose Succotz Ferry, Cayo District.  Love
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Burglary at Carmelita Digital Connect Centre Sparks Outrage in Orange

A burglary in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District, has raised the furor of residents in
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Association of Defence Attorneys Challenges Mandatory Jail Time for Gun

The Association of Defence Attorneys (ADA) is preparing to challenge the 90-day mandatory jail time
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Epifania Caliz Apologizes for Confrontation with Court Reporter Anita Nembhard

Epifania Caliz has issued an apology through her attorney, Dickie Bradley.  The apology is for
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Belize Introduces Legal Protections for Media and Public Sector

While the press hopes to be included in the constitution, recent amendments to the Criminal
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Julio Zapata’s Death in Toledo Not Suspected as Foul Play

The man whose body was discovered over the weekend in Toledo has been identified as
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Man Accused of Assault and Rape Remanded to Prison

A Belize City Man has been remanded to prison after being accused of assaulting and
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Teenagers Remanded for Burglary in Belize City

Today, a group of teenagers caught in the act of burglarizing a man’s home have
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Woman Charged with Stabbing Police Officer in Belize City

A Belize City woman has been charged with stabbing a police officer while her brother-in-law
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Belize City’s Notorious Figure Jose Matus Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt

Jose Matus, a man whose name is referenced often when discussing the criminal underworld, managed
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Belize Defence Force Probes Disappearance of High-Powered Rifle from Command

In another embarrassing situation, the Belize Defence Force has launched an investigation into the disappearance
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Corozal Businessman Evades Armed Robbery Attempt in Reyes Store

A businessman in Corozal Town was able to escape injuries when he spotted an armed
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African Nationals Caught with Fake Documents at Belize International Airport

Two African nationals are behind bars tonight after being caught traveling with fake documents. Forty-five-year-old,
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Drug Plane Landing Case Against Eleven Men Adjourned to 2024

The case against eleven men accused of aiding the landing of a drug plane in
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Belize City Teens Apprehended in Ongoing Burglary, Hiding in Home’s

Four teenagers, ages nineteen, seventeen and fifteen, were caught in an act of burglary this
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Amendments to Criminal Code and Summary Jurisdiction Act Introduced

Amendments to the Criminal Code Act and the Summary Jurisdiction Act were introduced today.  Cabinet
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Belize City Man Found Guilty of Raping 12-Year-Old Boy

A Belize City man has been found guilty of raping a 12-year-old boy, twice. Thirty-three-year-old
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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Albert Johnson in

The trial of Marlon Everett, the Belize City man accused of killing Albert Johnson back
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Prime Minister John Briceno Addresses Sarstoon River Tensions Amid Drug

Belizeans are being chased from the Sarstoon due to drug trafficking, and not the territorial
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