January 2, 2025

Guatemalan national escapes traffic fine after honest mistake

After spending the night in police custody, Badillos appeared unrepresented before the Magistrate in Traffic Court #8. He was charged with “drove motor vehicle not covered [...]
January 2, 2025

Belize City businessman Amado Badillo arrested for alleged fraudulent car sale

Badillo made bail of $10,000 after he was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate, Jayani Wegodapola. He returns to court on February 26.
January 2, 2025

Family Feud: Three Biscayne residents out on bail after Boxing Day altercation

The incident, which unfolded in Biscayne Village, reportedly involved accusations of harm on both sides, sparking a cross-complaint. The family feud, rooted in longstanding animosity, spilled [...]
January 2, 2025

Ladyville tour guide out on bail following assault charge against common-law wife

Cocom, who resides at #2 Red Snapper Drive, appeared in Court #8 last week, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was represented by [...]
December 27, 2024

Teen charged for plastic straw allegedly used for drugs; case adjourned pending forensic testing

Police allege that on Friday, December 20, 2024, Talbert was found on Handyside Street in possession of a blue plastic straw reportedly used for drug consumption. [...]
December 27, 2024

Two men detained at bus stop; one fined for possession of crack pipe

During a routine mobile patrol at around 2:30 a.m., officers noticed the two men at the bus stop and observed Reyes attempting to dispose of an [...]
December 27, 2024

Teenagers granted bail after alleged robbery in Belize City

The duo appeared unrepresented before the Chief Magistrate in Court #1, where they were accused of robbing a man on December 18, 2024. The allegations state [...]
December 27, 2024

Construction worker arraigned for bank card theft despite victim’s wish to drop charges

Lara, who resides on Central American Boulevard, appeared unrepresented before Chief Magistrate Jayani Wegodapola in Court #1. He initially pleaded guilty to two of the charges [...]