Police Officer Charged For Rape

A 26 year old police officer has been formally arrested and charged with rape.

Police have not released his name or rank, and have only disclosed basic details to protect the identity of the victim. The report says a 22-year-old Belizean woman from southern Belize reported that on Friday, September 26, about 11:30 p.m., she was socializing with friends and family. After socializing, she was offered a ride home by the cop who raped her during the journey.