May 16, 2024

Louis Gillett receives 29-year sentence for 2003 murder of businessman Alvin Godfrey

Justice Nigel Pilgrim, who determined the sentence, noted Gillett's minimal rehabilitation efforts during his 20 years in prison. Gillett was urged to participate in more programs [...]
May 16, 2024

Businessman Leon Perez acquitted of Elston Morter’s murder

Perez, who maintained his innocence, testified that he did not stab Morter. A key witness, Perez's former neighbor, testified that another man, Cordelle Duran, took a [...]
May 16, 2024

Murder Trial of Kenrick Longsworth, charged with killing 3-year-old stepson in 2020, begins

The tragic incident occurred on January 10, 2020, when police responded to reports of child abuse at a Lovely Lane address. Officers found three severely abused [...]
May 15, 2024

Belize City man charged with handling stolen goods from burglaries

25-year-old Herman Oliver Garnett was read three charges of handling stolen goods.
May 15, 2024

Group of 4 is charged with handling stolen goods

Anastacia Conorquie, 24; Jenna Castillo, 19; Ashanti Shanti Richards, 22; and Darrell Murrillo, 26, appeared unrepresented and were accused of, on May 8, at a residence [...]
May 14, 2024

Man pleads not guilty to obstruction charge after allegedly eating weed plant in front of police

Appearing unrepresented before the Belize City Magistrate's Court, Malcom faced a single charge of obstruction. Police allege that on May 11, 2024, at his residence, Malcom [...]
May 14, 2024

Guatemalan man charged for stealing wife’s cellphone

Allegations are that on May 13, 2024, in the Lords Bank area, Jimenez allegedly stole his wife's white Stylus 5 cellphone, valued at $360. While Jimenez [...]
May 14, 2024

Police inspector charged with beating detainee with padlock in holding cell asks for sentencing indication

The incident dates back to June 19, 2023, when Martinez allegedly used a padlock from the cell area to inflict head injuries on Flowers, resulting in [...]