On December 22nd we reported on the brutal beating and robbery of Roy Waight on Burns Avenue. Well tonight the three men allegedly responsible have been arrested and charged for the atrocity. ASP Stacy Smith explained the charges brought against them:
ASP Stacy Smith, Police Staff Officer
"Police have formally arrested and charged 20 year old Leon Nelson Coleman, 21 year old Joseph Joel Gentle and 20 year old Randolph Delton Hyde all of San Ignacio town for the crime of robbery. These arrests follow polices investigation into the robbery of 72 year old Roy Waight which occurred on the night of December 15th 2025. Mr Waight was walking on Burns Avenue when he was approached by 3 individuals who assaulted him and stole from him some food, a small amount of money and a cellphone. additional charges are expected to be brought against these individuals in relation to the injury that Mr Waight received during the course of this incident."
Waight received injuries so severe that he had to be transported to the KHMH for head injuries.
