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Rapist Victim recants testimony

By Sandy at 01/31/07 23:41

The Governor General has exercised the perogative of mercy to set free a conficted criminal who has been shown as innocent after he had been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Original source: News5. G.G. pardons convicted rapist as victim recants testimony

Police Guilty of Manslaughter

Police constable Burton Caliz what charged and found guilty of manslaughter. He still contends it was an accident.

Original source: News5. Police Constable Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Conspiracy foiled

Many shooting occurred over the weekend and authorities are saying it could have been worse. Police are holding suspects and will not reveal their source as to the information leading to the arrest of the three who conspired murder.

Original source: News5. Three charged with murder conspiracy

Four Shooting Victims on Weekend

A series of shootings on the weekend are keeping city cops running. They are looking for some assistance from Brandon Taylor. These shootings took place at different times in different areas and all victims are still in serious condition.

Original source: News5. Four shooting incidents keep city cops busy

Ten Bullet Proof Vests Allotted

With so much contraband being smuggled into Belize the customs officers have been given 10 bullet proof vests and two lights by the AntiContraband Committe of the Chamber of Commerce to help them stem the flow.

Original source: News5. Customs officers receive protection to pursue smugglers

Cops Beat Stevedore

Kevin Peters, twenty-eight, is suffering from a broken right leg and other injuries which he claims he received from four police officers when he was on his way to work. An internal investigation is being conducted.

Original source: News5. Stevedore alleges cops broke his leg

Shooting Injures Teen

In a Belize City neighbourhood last night shots echoed through the quiet night and when the dust settled a 14 year old by-stander had been shot and was fighting for his life. The shooter had not worn a mask and has been identified.

Original source: News5. Teenaged bystander injured in city shooting

Double Murder

Three weeks of peace on the streets of Belize City was broken with a bang, a couple in fact. A gunman entered a house and started shooting and by the time he was finished to young men lay dead and another one seriously injured.

Original source: News5. Suspect Charged in Monday night double murder