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ComPol Projects Fewer Murders Than 2021
The Commissioner of Police projects a decrease in murders for 2022 compared to 2021 despite a rise in early July.
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Arrest Rate Gone Up
The arrest rate for murders in Belize is low, with only 20 arrests made for 62 murders in 2022, primarily due to witness cooperation issues in Belize City.
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Police Contending With Major Crimes
The first half of 2022 saw an increase in major crimes in Belize compared to the same period in 2021, according to the Commissioner of Police.
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Shaking Up The Police Department
The police department is re-deploying key personnel, including Superintendent Alejandro Cowo and Senior Superintendent Chris Noble, to improve crime suppression efforts.
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Accused of Arson, Woman Says “Land Claims House”
Clarine Castillo appeared in court charged with arson, claiming ownership of the house that burned down during a dispute with her ex-partner.
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Cruz Convicted of Killing
David Cruz was found guilty of murdering Timroy Neal in Roaring Creek, with the conviction aided by electronic evidence.
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Conviction Rate Up in 2022
Belize's conviction rate for murder has improved due to increased witness cooperation and technological advancements in investigations.
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COMPOL Wants Another Conviction For Mason
Danny Mason and his accomplices face kidnapping charges in the Belmopan Supreme Court after being previously convicted of murder.
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Hilux Stolen, Suspects Detained
Three men were detained after stealing a Toyota Hilux at gunpoint from a Cayo resident and found with an unlicensed firearm.
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He Burgled His Own Boss, Confessed, Went to Jail
Alexander Holder confessed to stealing $1,473.61 from Coye funeral home after being denied a pay raise and received a four-year sentence.
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Cop Who Killed Allyson Major Gets Off
A police officer charged with the unlawful killing of Allyson Major was acquitted in the Supreme Court, causing disappointment for his family.
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Emerson Killed Close To Home
Emerson Nunez, a 33-year-old resident of Dangriga, was shot and killed early this morning under suspicious circumstances.
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