Crime

Crime June 26, 2024

Streets Shy To Talk About Shooting

Residents on Albert Street avoided discussing the shooting at Commissioner Chester Williams' home due to fear of reprisal.

Crime June 26, 2024

Mother Fights For Son Who's Locked Up Under SOE

Helen Samuels advocates for her son, who is detained under the State of Emergency despite having a clean record and no gang affiliations.

Crime June 25, 2024

SOE Declared, 94 Detained

Ninety-four individuals are detained under a State of Emergency in response to increased gang activity and recent murders in Belize City and the Cayo District.

Crime June 25, 2024

SOE In The East And SOE In The West

A state of emergency has been declared in Roaring Creek and Cotton Tree following a police station shooting and the murder of an officer.

Crime June 25, 2024

Is SOE A Short Term Fix?

The Commissioner of Police defends the state of emergency as a necessary measure to combat crime despite criticisms of its effectiveness.

Crime June 25, 2024

ComPol Blames Trinibad For Sparking Violence

The Commissioner of Police links recent gang violence in Belize to the Trinibad concert held at Riverside Tavern, citing concerns over the music's influence.

Crime June 25, 2024

Family Alleges SOE Cops Pointed Gun At 1-year-old

A family on Castle Street alleges police pointed a gun at their one-year-old during a state of emergency operation, describing the encounter as violent and threatening.

Crime June 25, 2024

Roaring Creek Resident Says Relatives Wrongly Detained

Residents of Roaring Creek claim that local men were wrongfully detained and brutalized by police during a recent incident.

Crime June 25, 2024

Cops Trying To Get Charges Dropped Against Inspector, ComPol Deflects

The Commissioner of Police deflected questions about pressure on Aaron Flowers to drop charges against Inspector Christopher Martinez, whose case is currently before the court.