Three Belize City Men Remanded for Allegedly Promoting Gang Activity

Three well-known men from Belize City’s southside have been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after being charged with promoting gang activity. The men: Jason Anderson, twenty-seven, and brothers Ervin and James Fitzgibbon, aged thirty-six and twenty-eight, were each charged separately but for the same offense. Police say the men were seen in photos displaying gang signs, with Ervin allegedly linked to the Supal Street Gang. All three pleaded not guilty in court. Because the charge falls under the Crimes Control and Criminal Justice Act, the magistrate is not allowed to grant bail. Magistrate Ludlow Black explained that only the High Court can consider bail in such cases. The men, who appeared without legal representation, were told they can apply to the High Court if they wish. Anderson told the court the photo used against him was taken in 2017 and claimed he tried to explain that to police but was still charged. The trio will remain in custody until their next court date on June sixteenth, 2025, when police are expected to present evidence in the case.