January 9, 2025

Farmer escapes jail time for illegal firearm with $2,250 fine

Stephen Lionel Flowers, who was found with a shotgun and cartridges on November 19, 2024, pled guilty to the charges in court on Wednesday. He was [...]
January 9, 2025

Southside resident sentenced to 2 years for firearm offense on Carnival Day

Leroy Ramsey, 37, a laborer of North Creek, was convicted of keeping a firearm and ammunition. The Senior Magistrate handed him two custodial sentences: two years [...]
January 8, 2025

Mother charged in whipping of 13-year-old teenager in western Belize – did child discipline go too far?

The mother, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared with defense attorney Norman Rodriguez where she was read the charges, to wit that she intentionally [...]
January 7, 2025

Ladyville man convicted of assaulting 6-month pregnant partner

Austin Alfred Hendy, a resident of Lords Bank, appeared before a Senior Magistrate in Belize City on Tuesday morning, where he pleaded guilty to the charge. [...]
January 7, 2025

Two teens and woman arraigned for assault over alleged love triangle

The accused, including 21-year-old Tamara Gillett of Flamboyant Street, Belize City, appeared before the Senior Magistrate unrepresented. One of the teenagers pleaded guilty, while the other [...]
January 6, 2025

Dangriga car dealer out on bail for alleged $3,800 vehicle scam

Keenan Anthony Flores, a car dealer from New Site Area, Dangriga Town, appeared unrepresented in Belize City Magistrate Court on Monday morning. He was charged with [...]
January 6, 2025

Woman celebrating birthday busted with 107 grams of marijuana; boyfriend takes charge as gift

Elia Rebecca Lanza, a resident of #76 Marciana Fuentes Street, was celebrating her birthday Saturday night into Sunday when police executed a search warrant at her [...]
January 6, 2025

Domestic dispute charge dismissed after girlfriend withdraws case

Alfred Elijah Bonner, a security guard residing at #368 Los Lagos, appeared before a Senior Magistrate in Court #3 to face a single charge of aggravated [...]