Crime

Crime September 4, 2023

Gang Members Charged Orel's Murder

Two men have been charged with the murder of businessman Orel Leslie and possession of a firearm linked to the crime.

Crime September 4, 2023

20-year-old Accident Victim Has Same Fate As His Father

A 20-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Burrell Boom, mirroring the fate of his father who died in a similar incident months earlier.

Crime September 4, 2023

Man Killed In Rush Hour Fatality

A man was killed in a traffic accident involving a bus while riding his bicycle on Vernon Street in Belize City.

Crime September 4, 2023

PG Storekeeper Shot In Wrist By Robbers

A grocery store owner in Punta Gorda was shot in the wrist during an armed robbery at his restaurant.

Crime September 4, 2023

82-year-old Pleads Guilty To Crack Possession

Roy Bullitt Craig, an 82-year-old taxi driver, pleaded guilty to crack possession and was fined after claiming the charge was unjust.

Crime September 1, 2023

Charged For Murder That Triggered SOE

Jason Mckenzie has been charged with the murder of James Escarpeta, which led to a state of emergency due to escalating gang violence.

Crime September 1, 2023

Smuggling Veg Across The Border, Man Drowns Running From The Law

A man drowned in the Mopan River while attempting to evade law enforcement after being caught smuggling contraband vegetables from Guatemala.

Crime September 1, 2023

Break In At Airport Cargo?

There was a reported security breach at the cargo section of Philip Goldson International Airport, with police and customs enforcement present for investigation.

Crime August 31, 2023

ComPol Issues Borja Ten Gun Licenses, PM Says Whaaa…?

The Prime Minister expressed surprise over the issuance of ten gun licenses to murder victim Ricardo Borja by the Commissioner of Police, calling for an investigation.