And while that cop was charged for discharging a firearm while intoxicated, a BDF soldier will also have his day in court after he was charged for robbery. The soldier, Alexander Reynolds, along with some other men - including a coast guardsman allegedly held up a delivery truck. ACP Romero told us more.
ACP Hilbero Romero, OCED
"Reference the robbery report made by Jorge Mencias made on 22nd Day of November 2023 an investigation was carried out which led to the arrest of Alexander Reynolds, 25 years, Belizean BDF soldier for the crime of robbery."
"The original report was sent, this is a robbery that happened where a truck driver was held up and some money stolen."
Courtney Menzies:
"What evidence led to the arrest of this BDF soldier?"
ACP Hilbero Romero, OCED
"Several statements were taken, interviews conducted and evidence was obtained that led to the charge of Alexander Reynolds."
Courtney Menzies:
"And he was acting alone?"
ACP Hilbero Romero, OCED
"There were several persons involved in this robbery, only he was charged at this time."
Courtney Menzies:
"Is he cooperating with police, maybe to find the other persons?"
ACP Hilbero Romero, OCED
"Not that I know of, no."
Police are still looking for the Guardsman.
