Crime & Police News

British National Charged with Theft of Funeral Home Van Denied

A British national was taken to court today after being charged with theft.  58-year-old, Msrko
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Special Prosecutor Bill Fails in Senate, Raises Questions on DPP’s

The Special Prosecutor Bill – it is a Bill that was passed through the House
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Man Fined for Burglary and Assault in Ex-Girlfriend’s Home

Michael Jorgenson was hit with a high fine when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Tricia
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Ministry of Health Addresses Allegations of Rape Involving a Doctor

While the Ministry of Health and Wellness is aiming to build a better tomorrow, there
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Belizeans Feel Safer Than Ever in Terms of Crime, Survey

And when it comes to the country’s crime situation, according to the survey, Belizeans feel
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Security Personnel Convicted of Drug Possession and Obstruction

A security personnel has been convicted of drug possession.  30-year-old, Keshane McDougall who works at
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Special Prosecutor Bill Sent Back to Cabinet for Adjustments after

At this week’s Senate meeting, the Special Prosecutor Bill was sent back to the Cabinet. 
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Cabinet Approves Amendments to Legislation on Deliberate Transmission of HIV/AIDS

Cabinet has approved the amendments to legislation that punishes an individual for deliberately or recklessly
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Northern Belize Faces Surge in Violence, Prompting Assistance from Belize

In recent weeks, violence has reared its ugly head in the northern districts as we
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Illegal High-Caliber Rifles Raise Concerns in Belize, Says Police Commissioner

This past week the two shooting incidents in Libertad Village, Corozal were done using high
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Police Commissioner Aims to Address Rogue Officers in Northern Belize

As the Police and the BDF are working at curbing the violence up north, Police
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Jasmin Hartin Detained at the Border

Jasmin Hartin spent the night at the Corozal Police Station last night after authorities tried
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Deputy Commissioner of Police Seeks Judicial Review over Dr.Rosado’s appointment

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bart Jones is turning to the courts for a judicial review
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Fishermen Fined Heavily for Possession of Illegal Marine Products

The court has levied a heavy fine against fishermen found with illegal marine products.  The
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Another Youth Falls Victim to Gun Violence in Belize City

Last night, another youth lost his life to the senseless and chronic gun violence plaguing
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Shooting Incident Reported in Libertad Following Commissioner of Police’s Visit

Last night there was a shooting incident in Libertad hours after the Commissioner of Police
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Central Bites Restaurant in Belize City Hit by Burglars for

A Belize City restaurant was hit by burglars for the second time in two weeks.
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Suspect Arrested in Caye Caulker Murder Case

Police have nabbed the man they believe shot and killed 45-year-old Floyd “Southy” Samuels in
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Man Gunned Down in Caye Caulker Home, Three Detained for

Another man was gunned down on Saturday night in the comfort of his home on
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Three Arrested in San Ignacio Drug Trafficking Case

Two persons were arrested on Friday, and San Ignacio Police are looking to detain a
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Corozal Police Investigate Chopping Incident in Patchakan Village

Corozal Police are looking into a chopping incident that happened last night in Patchakan Village.
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Police Investigate Rape of Minor in Orange Walk Town

Police in Orange Walk Town are investigating the rape of a minor. On Saturday, around
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Belize Police Issue Warning to Gun Dealers and License Holders

The Belize Police Department is sending a stern warning to gun dealers and gun license
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Investigators Closing in on Suspect in Imarie Galvez Murder Case

Investigators out West say they are closing in on the person they believed murdered 19-year-old
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Over $40,000 Worth of Items Stolen from British Army Training

Over forty thousand dollars’ worth of items were stolen from the British Army Training Support
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Commissioner Williams Unable to Confirm Gun License Sales in Public

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, says he is unable to say whether persons in
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Belize Police Certify Dozens of Cops in Defensive Tactics to

The Belize Police Department hopes to see a decrease in civilians being harmed by police
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Dangriga Police Officer Charged with Aggravated Assault, Controversy Surrounds Case

Police Constable Tyrell Rowley of the Dangriga formation is being charged for aggravated assault with
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Belize’s Commissioner of Police Seeks Presidency of Regional Police Commission

In less than one month, the Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, will be vying for
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Belize Police Department Enhances Emergency Response Plan for Hurricane Season

With the hurricane season upon us, the Belize Police Department says they are ready to
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Can criminal charges be brought against Erwin Contreras ?

Sticking with the topic of the Definitive Agreement, there is the angle of former Minister
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Illegal Airstrip Destroyed in Southern Belize

An operation to destroy an illegal airstrip was done in the eep South earlier today
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Men Under Investigation for Alleged Rape of Mentally Challenged Woman

Three Belize City men are under the Belize Police Department’s magnifying glass for allegedly raping
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Police Commissioner Addresses Increase in Missing Girls Cases

In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in cases of young girls being reported
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Convicted Cop Killer Escapes Jail Time, Fined $75,000 in Manslaughter

Convicted cop killer, Jasmine Hartin, has escaped jail time after being slapped with a $75,000
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Police Commissioner Reacts to Sentencing of Jasmin Hartin

Our newsroom met up with Police Commissioner on Orange Street, Belize City, and asked him
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Police Commissioner Defends Investigation in Stabbing Incident Case

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, has responded to the attorney of a fourteen-year-old charged
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Resident Faces Arson Charges after Neighbor’s Property Damaged by Garbage

A resident of La Democracia Village is facing possible arson charges after she burnt two
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Police Commissioner Engages with Downtown Belize City Residents in Meet

Police Commissioner Chester Williams led a team of cops downtown Belize City where he met
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No jail time for Jasmine

Justice Sandcroft handed down a $75,000 fine and for Hartin to serve 300 hours of
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Family Claims Wrongful Arrest and Victimization of Minor in Belize

The family of a 14-year-old minor, who is in police custody, claims he was wrongfully
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Burglary Strikes Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City

There was a burglary over the weekend at the Michael Finnegan Market in Belize City. 
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Murder in Georgeville Leaves The Peaceful Community Disrupted

A woman was killed on Saturday inside her business establishment in the Progresso Village, Cayo
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Police narrow down suspect list in Imari Galvez murder case

It has been 13 days since Imari Galvez was strangled to death out west.  Police
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Who is Protecting Our Women ?

On the heels of the Moralez murder this weekend, the United Democratic Party issued a
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Police Commissioner Williams Reflects on Caribbean Police Commissioners Assembly

Police Commissioner Chester Williams recently returned from Trinidad and Tobago where he was attending the
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Butane Truck Driver Robbed at Gunpoint in Orange Walk Town

A butane truck driver was robbed this morning on Market Lane in Orange Walk Town
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Police Special Constable Found Guilty for unlawful Sexual Intercourse

A former Police Special Constable was sentenced to thirty years in prison for assault upon
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Ex-Police Constable found Guilty of Raping Minor

An ex-Police Constable is now facing fifteen years in prison after he was convicting of
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Minister of Human Development comments on Kareem Martinez judgement

The tragic death of 14-year-old Laddie Gillett has brought the relationship between law enforcement and
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Kareem Martinez sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former cop, Kareem Martinez was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the shooting death
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Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Burglary; Faces Sentencing for Breaking

Michael Jorgenson has pleaded guilty of breaking into the home of his former common-law-wife.  The
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Man knocked down by “dalla van” taken to court

Raymond Dyer is the man who was knocked down by a dalla van yesterday on
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Father of slain teen still searching for answers

It’s been one year and nine months since 15-year-old, Cassman Gill was shot a stone’s
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Cecil Gill offers two thousand dollars for information leading to

In his quest for closure, Cecil Gill is now offering a reward of two thousand
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Belizean Auto Dealers Robbed in Mexico

A Belizean man was a part of a convoy coming to Belize through Mexico when
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Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault of Colleague; Granted Bail

Tonight, a cop is out on bail after being accused of sexually assaulting one of
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Belize’s Commissioner of Police Appointed Interim President of Regional Police

Belize’s Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams was appointed Interim President of the Commission of Chiefs
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Candle Light Vigil held for 19-year-old Imarie Galvez

It’s been over a week since 19-year-old Imarie Galvez was murdered and police are yet
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Cab Driver Gunned Down, Minors Sought for Murder

A cab driver was gunned down on Sunday evening within shouting distance of his home,
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Imarie Galves was Strangled

Tonight, there are shocking new developments in the murder investigation of 19-year-old, Imarie Galvez. The
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Minister Musa extends his condolence to the Galvez Family

Condolences to the family of Imarie Galvez, who was brutally murdered this week, were issued
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Woman Stabbed by an Ex-Lover

A young mother of three was brutally stabbed this morning by her ex-lover.  The situation
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Case Falls Apart on Vehicle Theft

A man accused of theft was freed today as Senior Magistrate Tricia Pitts-Anderson told the
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Muschamp Busted

Another case fell apart in court today due to insufficient evidence.  20-year-old, Malcolm Muschamp represented
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Woodrow West detained for questioning in relation to Imarie Galvez’s

Police have detained Woodrow West for questioning into the killing of 19-year-old, Imarie Galvez.  Video
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ComPol Williams advises the public to speak up

The death of Imarie Galvez, like any tragedy that occurs, has brought about a lot
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Autopsy Results Pending in Imarie Galvez Murder Investigation

An autopsy on the body of 19-year-old, Imarie Galvez is still pending.  Investigators are awaiting
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Woodrow West detained on the football pitch

Police have detained football player, Woodrow West, for questioning in relation to the murder of
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Missing Belmopan teen found dead; her family left in shambles

Last night, one family’s worst nightmare became a reality when their missing loved one was
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Well-known footballer wanted for questioning in Galvez’s murder

Tonight, a popular football player is a person of interest in a murder investigation and
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Father Calls for Increased Police Presence in Belmopan’s Party Strip

Tonight, a father in Belmopan is calling for greater police presence in Garden City’s party
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Elmer Nah trial continues

The trial of Elmer Nah, Epiphania and PC Manuel Caliz continued today before Magistrate Baja
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Ministry Urges Channel 7 and Public to Respect Investigation Process

 The Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued a release asking Channel 7 and the
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Family of Imari Galvez believes she was found

Update: Love News has confirmed with Galvez’s family that her body was found earlier tonight
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Raheem Kareem Reid Remanded for Shooting Incident in Belize City

Raheem Kareem Reid is behind bars tonight after he was remanded to the Belize Central
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Doctor charged with sexual assault

Tonight, a medical professional is on the wrong side of the law after he was
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Deputy Comptroller of Customs says marijuana edibles have been coming

Three weeks ago, communities across Belize were shocked at the distribution of weed sweets, particularly
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Honduran Nationals Detained with Illegal Marine Products at Corona Reef

Three Honduran nationals were detained by a Belize Coast Guard team and the Toledo Institute
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Police offer update on multiple incidents

A Belize City teen is on the lam after he allegedly targeted a man in
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Belize Police Department Launches Campaign to Rebuild Public Trust

The Belize Police Department is hoping to regain the trust of the public and repair
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Attorney Richard “Dickie” Bradley weighs in on gun control debate

Gun licenses – it’s a topic that has been at the forefront of public discussions
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Another group of Brazilians caught

Another group of Brazilians were caught on Friday on a Valencia bus at the Crooked
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Toledo Police Formation Helps Beautify Punta Gorda Town’s Park

The Toledo Police Formation is giving back to the residents of Punta Gorda Town by
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Brazilian Nationals Nabbed for Illegal Entry Spared Fine and Confinement

A group of Brazilian nationals who entered Belize illegally were spared a fine and confinement
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Belmopan Couple Fined for Aiding Group of Brazilian Nationals in

A couple from Belmopan were arraigned in court today after being charged for aiding and
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Belizean Fisherman Pleads Not Guilty to Aggravated Assault Charge

A fisherman pleaded not guilty in court this afternoon after he was charged with aggravated
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Belize City students visit Central Prison in effort to steer

Thirty-one students across Belize City visited the Belize Central Prison today as part of a
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Government to compensate family of Derrick Uh, who died in

The government is looking to compensate the family of Derrick Uh, the Corozal resident who
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Orange Walk Police get new truck and radios

The Orange Walk Police Formation has received a much-needed upgrade to its fleet of vehicles.
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Mother of Five Charged with Using Deadly Means of Harm,

Tonight, a mother of five is out on bail after she allegedly stabbed and hospitalized
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Belize City Woman granted bail for a domestic dispute believed

Belize City woman escaped jail time today after she was granted bail for a domestic
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Accused Triple Murderer Jared Avery Ranguy Returns to Court with

34-year-old, Jared Avery Ranguy, the man accused of murdering his mother, sister, and stepfather, returned
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Shooting in rural Belize leaves one man hospitalized, suspect in

A shooting incident last night in rural Belize has left one man hospitalized. The gunshots
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Opposition Leader calls for resignation of Commissioner and Minister of

The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, and his boss the Minister of Police, Kareem Musa,
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Leader of Opposition claims new details in Laddie Gillet’s case

New shocking details in Laddie Gillett’s death are emerging, according to the Leader of the
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