Prominent attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington appeared in court this morning, where he was formally indicted on a charge of rape. The hearing took place at nine a.m. before Justice Nigel Pilgrim, in a courtroom filled with tension. Elrington, who turns forty-four tomorrow, was represented by
Police have formally arrested fifty-five-year-old Rafael Cal for the murder of his own brother, Romano Cal, the beloved alcalde of Medina Bank. The brutal killing happened last week, right in front of Romano’s daughter. The fifty-year-old community leader was known for his years of service
A disturbing discovery in Orange Walk has taken a grim turn, as police confirm that forty-nine-year-old James Mendez was fatally shot before his body was found at the bottom of a well. Mendez, a well-known mechanic and car dealer, was reported missing on May twenty-first.
Tonight, Belizean authorities are investigating the deaths of two U.S. nationals, found just days apart in separate parts of the country. The first case was reported on May twenty-ninth in Placencia, where police discovered the body of sixty-four-year-old Fred Hoffman. Friends had contacted the authorities
On Friday, tragedy struck in Red Bank Village when three-year-old Luis Sandoval lost his life while under the care of a relative. According to initial reports, the toddler had been left in the care of a sixteen-year-old family member when he wandered off into a
Police have formally arrested and charged twenty-year-old Jose Funez in connection with the death of sixteen-year-old Denver Jackson. The fatal incident occurred on May twenty-fifth, when the two were riding a motorcycle near the Santa Elena Bridge. According to investigators, Funez lost control of the
Ryan Budna, known for his outspoken presence on Facebook, has been arrested and formally charged with cyberbullying. According to police, the arrest follows a report from a woman who claims Budna made public online statements about her with the intent to cause emotional distress. Shortly
A terrifying bee attack in Belize City has left one family shaken and six of their dogs dead. It happened Saturday morning on Sixth Street, where Steve Mahler and his family live. Mahler was jolted awake by a distress call from one of his employees, and what followed
Toledo Teachers Credit Union is reassuring members tonight after uncovering fraudulent activity at its Bella Vista Branch. The credit union says the issue was quickly contained, and no member accounts or personal information were compromised. TTCU launched an internal investigation, brought in outside experts, and
The Firearms and Ammunition Control Board is pushing back against recent criticism from a local gun dealer, saying its reforms are about safety, not red tape. Abner Murillo, owner of Lock N’ Loaded, claims the firearm licensing process has become overly complicated and unfair to
