While most of Caye Caulker slept through Easter Sunday morning, police and residents would soon wake up to one of the island’s most brazen escapes. Just after four a.m., a routine patrol spiraled into a gunfight, a reckless chase, and a dramatic getaway by sea,
Still in Caye Caulker, police say officers responding to a disturbance on the island ended up uncovering an illegal firearm, leading to the arrest of a Belize City man. Twenty‑five‑year‑old Herman Ciego now faces several firearm and ammunition charges after authorities say he ran from
Security at a weekend sporting event in the Belize District took a serious turn after police discovered a loaded firearm during routine checks. Officers assigned to the Burrel Boom Horse Race were conducting searches at the entrance when one individual raised suspicion. A search of
An early morning police operation in Corozal Town has led to the arrest of three individuals, including two minors, after officers reportedly intercepted them with a loaded firearm. Twenty-year-old Brandon Sanker, along with two teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen, are now jointly charged with illegal
Police in Hattieville say a single search warrant pulled back the curtain on what may have been a dangerous stockpile. Officers searching a residence uncovered drugs, a loaded firearm, and several high‑capacity magazines, items they say pose a serious threat to community safety. The discovery
What was meant to be a simple refund turned into a long, frustrating wait. Ticket holders hoping to get their money back from the Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club’s failed 2026 Toyota Hilux raffle showed up today expecting quick reimbursements, but instead found locked doors,
Ten days have passed since twenty-eight‑year‑old Deborah Bree Arthurs was last seen, and with each day, concerns for her safety continue to grow. Early reports indicated that she vanished without warning, leaving behind family members who say her silence is deeply out of character. Subsequent
Long weekend, heavy police presence. Over the Easter break, officers fanned out across the country, setting up dozens of checkpoints in a coordinated push to keep roads safe. More than five thousand vehicles were stopped, and hundreds of tickets were issued, as police teamed up
For Melonie Bowen, the smell of smoke wasn’t just alarming, it felt cruelly familiar. Minutes after returning home from a quick trip to buy a fan, Bowen stepped back outside and noticed what she first assumed was someone burning wood nearby. Then she looked again.
The Indian Creek Village Council is drawing a firm line in the sand, publicly distancing itself from what it calls an illegal and corrupt land distribution scheme unfolding in the community. In a strongly worded release issued Tuesday, the council says it was not involved
