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August 8, 2024

Businessman arraigned on human trafficking charge for exploiting Indian worker

Kishanchand, who owns Chic's and Harry's Import, appeared before the Senior Magistrate in Court #2, accompanied by his attorney Jacqueline Willoughby. The charge, which covers the [...]
August 8, 2024

Orson Elrington may face forgery charge if former client comes forward, say police

The Council found inconsistencies in Elrington’s documentation, noting that signatures on the alleged second engagement letter appeared identical to the first, suggesting possible forgery. This raised [...]
August 6, 2024

Burton Clare and Kareem Allen charged for stabbing former city councilor Deannie Requena

On Sunday, August 4, 2024, Requena, 24, was attacked in broad daylight at Mile 14 on the George Price Highway. The alleged assailants, 41-year-old Burton Richard [...]
August 6, 2024

Belize City construction worker out on bail after domestic dispute with ex

Sabido, who had not faced court in a decade, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The magistrate granted him bail with conditions, including no contact with [...]
August 6, 2024

Belize City man fined $900 for slapping wife after getting photos of her with another man; court advises counseling after she leaves him and their 3 kids for lover

Aviles, a stevedore, explained in court that he received photos of his wife with another man at her new job, which led him to slap her [...]
August 6, 2024

Belize City father sentenced to 2.5 years for unlicensed firearm

During his arraignment, Alvarez, who was unrepresented, pleaded guilty but hoped for a fine instead of jail time. The magistrate, however, imposed custodial sentences due to [...]
August 4, 2024

Belize City fisherman fined for crack pipe possession

Police reported that on Wednesday, July 30, 2024, at #10 Victoria Street, Belize City, Ramirez was found with a three-inch grey metal pipe designed for smoking [...]
August 4, 2024

Julio Paiz Jr. awaits sentencing for 2021 murder of Hilberto Caliz

Justice Pilgrim, presiding over the case, found the testimonies of the two crown witnesses to be credible. A female relative of the deceased, testified that she [...]