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SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo Police reports the recovery of District, Friday, July 23, 2010: 9 expended 9 millimeter casing While reports are somewhat on the scene along with a single sketchy at this early stage, just lead slug, near the body, suspected as we were preparing to go to to be from one of the bullets. press this Friday morning we The suspected trigger man was received the report of the latest identified as Emilio Alfonso murder incident in San Ignacio “Chubs” Awe, 42, Belizean Town. Tour Operator and owner of San The incident is reported to Ignacio’s PACZ Tours residing have occurred at exactly 1:45 at #14 Area, San am this Friday morning at the Ignacio. Who after reportedly doorway in front of the Legends The Alleged Murderer committing the act, sped off, as 2000 Night Club on Bullet Tree Emilio Alfonso “Chubs” if heading in the direction of Road in San Ignacio Town when Awe, 42 Bullet Tree Falls, in the blue car The Deceased, a barrage of gunshots broke the “Paing” Cruz, 38, Belizean Tax Please Turn To Page 2 Beel Efrain “Paing” Cruz, 38 silence of the early morning Collector employed by the San hours leaving in its wake the Ignacio/Santa Elena Town lifeless body of Beel Efrain Council. The sun was just setting in western skies last Friday evening, July 17, as the law of SAN IGNACIO TOWN, Cayo probability began creeping up on District, Thursday, July 22, a male youth from the west who 2010: had relocated to City. As he prepares to take on his Police investigations revealed first posting, in the next few that Aaron Adony Wilson, 20, days, as the full fledge Belizean laborer originally from Commander of a (Police) the Linda Vista Area in Santa District, Sr. Supt. of Police Elena, Cayo, had for several Chester Williams, 35, is this months, at least since April of Aaron Adony Wilson, 20 week on a familiarization tour of this year, been operating as a Photo Courtesy the San Ignacio police station. fake policeman on the streets and Channel 7 News With 19 years of service in the inside at least one popular Numerous are the persons that department under his belt, Senior Superintendent of nightclub on the north side of he obviously mislead and frankly Please Turn To Page 2 Police, Chester Williams, 35 Belize City. Please Turn To Page 12

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From Front Page of his house said to have in which he arrived earlier at the contained a threatening note to night club. the effect that the accused and A team of police officers his family will be killed. rushed to Awe’s Cahal Pech Area It is further reported that a few residence where the blue car was hours prior to this incident, the seen parked nearby thereby accused and the deceased met at indicating that he was at home. the Sunset Bar in the Savannah He reportedly promptly Area of San Ignacio Town where responded to the police call an exchange reportedly occurred and, without any difficulty, after which the deceased handed himself over to the departed en-route to the police. He also retrieved the Legends 2000 Night Club. suspected murder weapon from Shortly thereafter the accused one of the drawers of a chest of reportedly arrived after which drawers and handed the gun another exchange occurred along with an empty magazine which reportedly resulted in the to the police. The gun was accused pulling out his licensed identified as a black and chrome pistol firing the barrage of shots nine millimeter pistol, model from almost point blank range at 910S, Smith & Wesson brand the deceased. A preliminary with serial number BDX2478. inspection of the body revealed With no bullets handed over at least nine wounds all to the in the magazine of the gun, upper chest area of the body of investigators are of the opinion the deceased. that the accused might have The body remained on the emptied the gun on the deceased. scene for almost two hours after The accused was transported which it was transported by to the police station where police mobile to the nearby San he reportedly gave a caution Ignacio Community Hospital statement after which he was where, upon arrival at exactly placed inside a holding cell. 3:40 am, it was officially Reports reaching us indicate pronounce dead by the Medical an ongoing dispute between the Officer on duty, Dr. Fidel accused and the deceased, Cuellar. reportedly with a female friend The body of Beel Efrain of both in the middle. In the “Paing” Cruz, brother of course of the dispute, about Alfonso “Ponches” Cruz, a month ago the deceased former Mayor of San Ignacio/ reportedly punched the accused Santa Elena, now awaits the in the mouth while he was legally required post mortem purchasing food from a Burns examination while the accused, Avenue street vendor. It is Emilio Alfonso “Chubs” Awe further alleged that a few weeks remains in police custody ago, the accused reportedly waiting to be formally arrested found a bottle near the doorway and charged.

From Front Page 1996. He remained in San Chester Williams was only 17 Ignacio for a year when in 1997 UNPLANNED years of age when he enlisted in he was transferred to the Crimes the police department in March Record Office (CRO) at Police PREGNANCY? 1991. Headquarters in the City of After successfully completing Belmopan. WE CARE! COMPLETELY recruit training in 1991, the From the CRO he was young Police Constable #350 dispatched to Belize City on CONFIDENTIAL CALL US! Chester Williams was a part of promotion to the rank of the bulk of young constables Sergeant and assigned as a assigned duties at Belize City’s Special Branch Desk Officer at 632-3980 Eastern Division Patrol Branch Eastern Division. His next where he spent the first 2 years posting was in Dangriga where of his career after which he was he took on responsibility as the SEED OF LIFE transferred to San Pedro Town head of Crimes Investigations then to San Ignacio where he was Branch. It was whilst in PREGNANCY posted between 1994 and 1995. Dangriga that he was first He later did a brief stint in introduced to prosecution duties. RESOURCE CENTER Placencia Village before being It was also whilst in Dangriga SAN IGNACIO, CAYO reassigned to San Ignacio in Please Turn To Page 14

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accused Rigoberto Tzib, 22, Belizean laborer of San Antonio Village was escorted into the San SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE, serial number CAD 1569 Ignacio Police Station by , Sunday, July 11, along with two expended his father, and handed over 2010: casings in the chamber was to the police. After evading the police for handed over by PC Mortis On Wednesday, July 21, he nine days, Rigoberto Tzib, 22, to San Ignacio police. was formally arrested and a resident of San Antonio While only one shot was charged for the attempted Village, wanted on gun related fired that night, police murder of his brother, Amir charges, was detained on suspect that when the Tzib, and for keeping a Tuesday, July 20. incident occurred the gun firearm without a gun San Ignacio police reports that was loaded with only 1 live license. at around 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, round along with an Tzib will be appearing July, 11, Amir Tzib, 19, was at expended shell in the before San Ignacio’s his home in the village when chamber. Magistrate, Anna Rachel his brother Rigoberto Tzib At around 10:30 am on Montejo, on Friday, July reportedly entered with a silver Tuesday, July 20, the 23, 2010. handgun and pointed it at him. Amir informed that the hammer from the gun was pulled The Accused backwards. He reportedly grabbed onto his brother’s right Rigoberto Tzib, 22 hand in which he was holding who lives in the same yard rushed over to the gun and twisted him in a assist. They both managed to relieve chokehold. A single shot was Rigoberto of the gun. He reportedly ran fired from the gun which hit the away and disappeared into the darkness. floor landing between the feet of The gun was handed over to the father his 82 year old father, Anastacio who in turn handed it over to the village Tzib. Police Constable #978 Kendis Mortis. The Gun and the two Upon hearing the commotion, The gun, a chrome Smith & Wesson another brother, Carlos Tzib brand, point 38 special revolver with empty casings

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The issue over whether Venezuela has rebels on its territory has dogged ties between Adapted from the BBC, 22 Venezuela and that top guerrilla the two South American nations July 2010 Last updated at commanders were resident for the past eight years. 22:27 GMT there. But the latest exchange Venezuela has broken off His Venezuelan counterpart, plunges bilateral relations to a diplomatic relations with Roy Chaderton, ridiculed the new low. Colombia. Colombian evidence, saying that The BBC’s Jeremy In the latest turn for the the photos and videos could have McDermott in Bogota says it worse in the strained relations been taken anywhere. also leaves Juan Manuel between the two countries, the Mr Hoyos demanded that Santos, who takes over as Venezuelan government ordered Venezuela fulfil its international Colombia’s president from Colombian diplomats to leave by obligations to fight terrorism and Alvaro Uribe in two weeks, Sunday. that it allow an international with a very difficult situation to President Hugo Chavez commission to visit suspect handle. said he had “no choice” after sites. Colombia accused Venezuela of After the meeting, OAS being a haven for guerrillas - a President Hugo Chavez Secretary-General Jose Miguel charge he denies. made the announcement as Insulza told reporters that the He said that he was acting ex-football superstar, Diego regional body could not mount “out of dignity” in severing ties. Armando Maradona, visited an inspection mission without “The Newspaper that He also ordered the military Venezuela. Venezuela’s consent. cares and dares to to be on maximum alert The Colombian Ambassador President Chavez did not on Venezuela’s border with to the OAS, Luis Alfonso respond directly to the demand bring out the truth” Colombia. Hoyos, said the material but said the US was using 42A Western Highway, President Chavez made his was clear evidence that some Colombia to undermine his Santa Elena, Cayo, announcement shortly after a 1,500 Colombian rebels were country’s regional integration Belize, Central America meeting of the Organisation sheltering at numerous camps efforts. Tel: 626-8822 or 626-3788 of American States (OAS) in inside Venezuela. A US official was quoted Washington, at which Colombia Related stories by AFP news agency as saying email; [email protected] Mr Hoyos said the presented videos, maps and Venezuela breaking ties with Publisher: Alberto August photos to show that Marxist Farc photographs showed that Colombia was not a “proper Editor: Nyani Azueta-August and ELN rebels have bases in the rebels had 39 camps in way” to raise concerns. Circulation: Errol Gonzalez LOST LAND/LEASE CERTIFICATES

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ammunition without a gun li- cense.” Two minors were also present inside the house a the In the first instance of a legal 8405, model #5406 with a were arrested and jointly charged time of the discovery no charge gun reported missing, Sheraina magazine containing fifteen the offence of “Kept firearm and was brought against them. Diaz of 6 1/2 miles Stann Creek 9mm bullets. Valley Road visited the police Also on Monday, July 19 the station in Hattieville on Monday, police reports the seizure of a July 19 where she reported that gun in southern Belize. *Dodge Ram 1500 V8 1 ½ cabin heavy and reliable two days earlier, between the Police reports that at around hours of 10:00 pm on Friday July 4.00pm on Monday, July 19, a working truck, a/c, additional camper, customs paid 16 and 4:00 pm on Saturday, July team of police officers on - 8,000 BZ$ 17, her licenced 9mm Glock anti-drug and illegal firearm and *Hughes Net satellite dish (1.2m) , modem and Pistol with serial number ammunition operations in south- cable – ready to connect - 600 BZ$ PAG576 along with fifteen 9mm ern Belize, conducted a search *Jura Capresso E8 professional automatic coffee and rounds was stolen from out of a in the village of Cowpen at the Espresso maker only 6 months in use - 900 BZ$ friend’s vehicle which was residence of Carmen Duarte, *Bosch butane water heater for 17 liter per minute parked in the friend’s yard 50, Guatemalan business- - 400 BZ$ at miles 20 on the Western woman. The search led to the *Smaller butane water heater - 200 BZ$ Highway. discovery of a point 38 Smith *Two chafing dishes like new - 150 BZ$ In the second reported case, and Wesson revolver with serial * IKEA 365+ white dinnerware (40 plates, 40 side Anastacio HOARE, Belizean number BKVJ322, Model 10-9 plates, 40 soup plates, 20 coffee cups, 20\ saucers, 10 constructions worker reported with six live point 38 rounds of bowls and serving plates) - 500 BZ$, that at he was riding his bicycle ammunition inside a cartoon box on Santa Barbara Street, Belize in a bedroom located in the * Yamaha DGX 220 portable 76-key keyboard, played City at around 11:00 am on lower flat of the building. less than 100 hours - 500 BZ$, Monday, July 19, when someone Apart from Carmen Duarte, *100 young date palm trees in planting bags - beautiful grabbed him from behind, a also present at the time of the huge trees which after 4 years start to give delicious struggle ensued during which he search were Rodolfo Duarte, sweet fruits - 400 BZ$ was relieved of his licensed 24, Belizean self employed, Elia Please call 6675116 – or send an email to Smith and Wesson brand pistol Ruth Garcia, 21, Belizean [email protected] bearing serial number UDC- housewife all three of whom

PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Page 6 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, July 25, 2010 years concerned about the human rights of criminals and less time focusing on the rights of victims and law abiding citizens. The failure of our government to By: Wellington C. Ramos make an open declaration that as of now they of Belize to remind Belizeans that the will do whatever is necessary to ensure that When I heard that punishment for committing murder in the these individuals are swiftly brought to two men pulled country of Belize, according to the law, is justice and on conviction be dealt with in out of a car with still death by hanging. Despite the fact that accordance with the laws of Belize. one carrying an a convicted murderer has not been hanged Belizeans are becoming so disgusted with AK-47 and started in Belize for many years, this punishment the on-going dilemma that one family to fire shots in a has not changed, it is still on the law books recently indicated, that they are going to take private property of Belize. the laws into their own hands in looking for killing 48 year old Up until June of this year, when the culprits and kill them. Before we reach Calvin Graham jurisdiction was transferred to the regional the point of vigilante justice where Belizeans instantly, then Caribbean Court of Justice, for all crimes start to take the laws into their own hands, turning the weapon on 8 year old Marquis committed in Belize the final court of our government needs to reassure the Mahler severely wounding him, I was shocked appeal was the Privy Council based in general public that they have the crime and appalled at this senseless and brutal London, England. In the Privy Council, situation under control and with little more murder. convictions were regularly reduced as just patience the measures that they have put in What is the reasoning for any individual this week, (Channel 5 News for July 21) place will soon bring about positive results. to take the life of another human being we received the report of the murder of Kirk Many Belizeans are beginning to believe without justifiable reason? The taking of a Gordon reduced to manslaughter. In this that the government has lost control to the person’s life brings about severe pain and matter, Belize’s Supreme Court conviction criminal elements especially those operating suffering to the relatives, a pain that they was upheld by the Court of Appeal only in Belize City. must endure for many, many years. to be overturned by the Privy Council. Guns are coming into Belize in large It is reported that when this child saw this Convicted murderers are regularly spared the numbers and we need to find out who are person carrying the weapon he yelled “Gun hangman’s noose and instead sentenced to bringing in these guns. Minimizing the Man” and the man turned his gun on this life imprisonment. inflow of guns into Belize from neighbour- poor innocent child and shot him like an Many people will say that hanging is cruel ing countries like , , El animal several times. and inhumane treatment but, in my opinion, Salvador, the United States and other In its entire history, Belize has never the taking of a person’s life for no countries in the region, should now be a top experienced a year like this where almost justifiable reason is also cruel and inhumane priority. every day someone is killed on the streets, punishment to the deceased and to relatives I have said in previous articles that in their yards and inside their homes in of the deceased. if our government does not find a way to Belize City. Many Belizeans are living in The punishment starts with an end this madness, criminals will soon begin fear because of the amount of people that individual’s self decision to take the life of to target members of our government and have been killed so far. a fellow human being for no justifiable other high ranking officials. Government It is now time for the Government reason. We have been spending too many should not wait for this situation to get further out of control as it will demonstrate a clear failure in its fundamental responsi- bility for the national security of its people. A perpetuation of this trend will lead to the electorate losing confidence in the government ultimately resulting in replacing that failed administration. The government of Belize recently outlined several new initiatives to deal with the reduction of crime in its “Restore Belize” project but instead of the violence decreasing it seems to be escalating. Granted that it normally takes some time to see if new policies are working after they are implemented, I just hope and pray that time does not run out on this government. The crime problem is not only taking a human toll on our country but it is also costing the nation financially as tourist arrivals are decreasing. We need to restore Belize’s image to the secure, peaceful and friendly splendour it once boasted, a peaceful tranquil haven of democracy where visitors from every single corner of the globe can move freely and interact with the local populace without falling victims of crimes. We cannot afford to give in to this small cluster of antisocial and lawless individuals because once we surrender, our country will be lost forever. “Restore Belize And Restore It Now”.

PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Sunday, July 25, 2010 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 7 Petters Research Institute Lecturer At Galen Univeristy GALEN UNIVERSITY, Cen- tral Farm,Cayo.July 20, 2010: Galen University was pleased to host a lecture by Dr. Marcus Werner on the mathematics and astronomy of the Maya on the ocassion of a lecture held on Galen Unversity campus on Saturday, July 17. The attendees were welcomed by Dr. Aaron Lewis and Dr. Arlie Petters, who encouraged students to study the fields of math and science. Dr. Filiberto Penados introduced Dr. Werner and brought the focus specifically to the ancient and contemporary Maya culture. Dr. Werner, a mathematical physicist, educated at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom, teaches at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with Dr. the Maya and their amazing The example he shared with years and began in August, 3114 Petters. astronomical records, specifi- the audience was from a stela B.C. His passion and respect for cally in the Dresden Codex. found at , which shows the Dr. Werner then discussed the ancient Maya achievements in He focused on the Long date of December 21, 2012, the cycle of the planet Venus as it math and astronomy were very Count calendar and how to end date of the current Maya was recorded in the Dresden evident in his lecture. translate dates in Maya numbers epic. Codex, showing glyphs and Dr. Werner’s lecture covered to the contemporary western This particular measure of numbers from the ancient Maya the variety of calendars of calendar. time for the Maya lasts 5,125 book.

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PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Page 8 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, July 25, 2010 Mary Confesses Father O'Grady was saying his “My husband, passed away goodbyes to the parishioners last night, Father." A Tough Question after his Sunday morning "Oh, Mary" said the father, An 8-year-old girl went to her all about the birds and the bees. service as he always does. Mary "that's terrible. Tell me Mary, dad, who was working in the When he finished explaining, Clancey came up to him in tears. did he have any last requests?" yard. She asked him, "Daddy, the little girl was looking at him "What's bothering you so, "Well, yes he did father," what is sex?" with her mouth hanging open. dear?" inquired Farther replied Mary. The father was surprised that The father asked her, "Why did O'Grady. “What did he ask, Mary?" she would ask such a question, you ask this question?" “Oh, father, I've got terrible Mary replied, "He said, but decides that if she is old The little girl replied, "Mom news," replied Mary. 'Please, Mary, put down the enough to ask the question, then told me to tell you that dinner "Well what is it, Mary?" gun...'" she is old enough to get a straight would be ready in just a answer. He proceeded to tell her couple of secs." The Widow At The Farmhouse Jack and his buddy Bob were Bob’s house. He knocked on going hunting . They loaded up the door and when Bob came Jack's station-wagon and headed out and said, "Bob, do you for the mountains. remember that good-looking After driving for a few hours, widow at the farm we stayed they got caught in a terrible at?" rain storm. They pulled into a "Yes, I do." nearby farmhouse and asked the "Did you happen to get up in attractive lady of the house if the of the night, go up to the they could spend the night. house and visit with her?" "My hushand recently passed "Yes, I have to admit that I away" she explained, "and I'm did." afraid the neighbors will talk if "Did you happen to use my I let you stay in my house." name instead of telling her "Not to worry," Jack said, your name?" "we'll be happy to sleep in the Bob's face turns red and he barn." said, "Yeah, I'm afraid I Nine months later, Jack got a did." letter from the widow's attorney. "Well, thanks! She just died Jeffrey Herbert Mas He rush over to his friend and left me everything!" Who passed away 10 sad years ago Sunrise: January 22, 1979 Sunset: July 24, 2000 So suddenly the other day your time came to go away. We know you had not planned that this should be, you just wanted to give the best of you. You just wanted to share what you had, and make others hearts glad. You only tried to do your best and let the Lord do the rest. We know you were not afraid and for that thought we know you are not dead, you are more alive than when you walked below. You are now in heaven’s door looking unto the hills where there is peace, no more pain or sorrow. So long until we meet through heaven’s door.

Sadly missed by mom, Elsa; dad, Tulio; sisters, Karen and Shiraine and brother, Marco Mas. Rest in peace Jeff.

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PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Page 14 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Sunday, July 25, 2010 the primary objective of concentrating all of our efforts in the task of reducing crime and violence within the district. Coming from the directorate of From Page 2 Superintendent of Police on promotions climbing the ranks training, I am a firm believer that he got the first opportunity January 1, 2005 and a few from an Inspector to an Assistant in this aspect of human to act as the formation’s Deputy months later to Superintendent Superintendent, Superintendent development and as such it is Commanding Officer during the of Police. With the accelerated and finally to Sr. Superintendent. by intention to provide the absence, on vacation leave, of promotions came added He now sits just three ranks personnel under my command the substantive holder of that responsibility and so as a senior short of the top seat in the with training in all aspects of post. officer he was called upon to department with another 20 left policing to develop their skills In 2003 he was transferred, serve as the Deputy Commander before reaching the mandatory and knowledge thereby on promotion as an Inspector, to of the division during the period retirement age of 55. enhancing their level of serve as the Commanding of the absence, on vacation Apart from Assistant professionalism and the Officer, of the newly created leave, of the Divisional Commissioner of Police Elodio effective execution of their Crimes Intelligence Unit (CIU) Commanding Officer, Allen Aragon Jr. who is 36 years of duties. It is my intention also at Eastern Division in Belize Whylie. In his capacity as age, Sr. Supt. Williams is the to foster a good working City. Whilst at Eastern Division Deputy OC ED he was promoted youngest high ranking police relationship with all media with he also served as the Deputy to the current rank of Senior officer in the department. a view to market the good works Commander of Patrol Branch Superintendent of Police on June In 2008, amidst some of the police as time and time and as Officer Commanding 1, 2007. controversy, he was transferred again we have seen where the Eastern Division’s Crimes His rapid promotions, created to police Headquarters in the media is primarily focused on Intelligence Branch where he quite a stir within the department City of Belmopan in the capacity highlighting only the bad side remained for almost three years. as within a four year period, of Director of Training the post of the police oftentimes While still in Belize City he between 2003 and 2007, he he currently holds as he prepares neglecting to report on the hard was promoted to Assistant received four consecutive to take over command of the work and good deeds of the Cayo (Police) District. police. As a department we are We had a chance today to sit constantly criticized for various down with Sr. Supt. Chester reasons, some of these Williams for a brief interview at criticisms are justified and can the San Ignacio police station. In be considered necessary to From Page 13 response to a question about his guide us in the right direction. vision for the district Mr. I will endeavor not to take Williams informed that he criticism negatively but rather intends to build on the to use it to make positive foundation of the good changes in the way we do relationship with the business things for the betterment of community and the populace as the community we serve. a whole, established by the Notwithstanding as human outgoing Commanding Officer, beings police officers are Assistant Commissioner of fallible but as professionals, we Police Paul Wade. must endeavor at all times “I intend to strengthen the to minimize the amount of police community relationship mistakes we make. I am as it is only with fostering looking forward to this new good relationships with the challenge with an open mind community that the police will and with regards always for the be able to operate effectively. human and constitutional The welfare of the officers rights of the people we are under my command will also be sworn to serve and protect.” a top priority because at the end We take this opportunity to of the day their state of mind welcome Sr. Supt. Chester will determine the level of Williams to San Ignacio/Santa their production. I will also be Elena and to wish him looking at issues as it relates to all the very best in the traffic offenses as I am a firm challenging task ahead while believer in the broken window simultaneously wishing the theory whereby small offences, outgoing Commander, Assistant if left unattended, eventually Commissioner of Police, Paul evolve into bigger things. I will Wade, all the very best as he not only be focusing on the San moves on to a more senior Ignacio/Santa Elena’s theater position within the department. of operations but as the district It was indeed a pleasure commander I will liaison very working with ACP Paul Wade. closely with other district We hope to continue the same formation sub-commanders in cordial relationship with Sr. Benque Viejo and in the City of Supt. Chester Williams as we Belmopan which both currently move forward to doing our part falls under the jurisdiction of in making the community a safer the Cayo (Police) District with place to live.

PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com Sunday, July 25, 2010 - STAR - Tel:- 626-8822 & 626-3788 - Email:[email protected] - Page 15 said to have misled officials 1) Forging an official from the Belize City Traffic document, 2) Possession of a Department where he success- false official document, 3) fully applied for and was issued Unlawful possession of Police From Page 12 accused began to unfold last a drivers’ license. While the Department accoutrements, Independence Village, Stann Friday evening, July 17 when issuance of Belize City drivers’ 4) Theft 5) Aggravated assault Creek District. Belize City resident, Shannon licenses is restricted to city of an indecent nature and 6) The accused is reported to Martinez, 19, visited the police residents, the process requires threatening words. have applied and sat the recent station in Belize City and for the applicant to produce a He appeared before Chief police entry examination and reported that she was at the BTL utility bill in the applicant’s Magistrate Margaret Gabb- would have been a part of the Park in the Newtown Barracks name at a Belize City address. McKenzie, on Monday, July 19, current police recruit squad area when the accused, who was In the absence of this document, where the first two charges in training if not for a harm dressed in police uniform, in a Wilson reportedly presented a were read to him, no pleas was conviction that came to light private vehicle, offered her a correspondence, on what entertained as Magistrate during the vetting process. ride. She said she accepted the appeared to be official police McKenzie informed that both In 2009 he was arrested for offer and directed him to the stationary and purportedly charges will be heard on handling stolen good when some house of a friend, Malcolm signed by “Linden Flowers indictment in the Supreme stolen jewelry, belonging to a Vasquez, located at #5581 Supt Officer Commanding Court. He then proceeded to plea relative, was found in his Princess Margaret Drive. Patrol Branch”. Among other not guilty on the other four possession. With the recovery of Martinez reported that upon things the correspondence charges after they were individu- the missing jewelry, the charge arrival she got into an argument introduced him as Police ally read to him. was later withdrawn at the with Vasquez and that the Constable #406 Aaron Wilson Base on allegations of threats request of his relative, the accused threatened to shoot recently transferred from Cayo to the complainants, combined virtual complainant. Vasquez. She told the police that “to the Headquarter at Raccoon with the general seriousness of On February 28 of the current after the incident she requested Street” and that he is residing the allegations regarding the use year, a female American student for the accused to take her to with his girlfriend at #24 of police uniform to commit visited the San Ignacio Police her nearby Baymen Avenue Federick Street, Belize City. crimes, Magistrate Mckenzie Station and reported that whilst residence. However, according Interestingly however, police informed the accused that she socializing at the Faya Wata to Police Press Officer, Sgt. regulation #406 is actually will not be granting bail and nightclub on Burns Avenue in Fitzroy Yearwood, instead of assigned to Police Constable ordered that he be remanded to San Ignacio Town, her bag complying with Shannon Alejandro Rodriguez, who is the central prison in Hattieville containing a digital camera, a Martinez’ request, the accused currently on vacation but and be brought back court as cellular telephone, $150 in cash reportedly proceeded towards attached to the Joint Intelligence early as Monday, July 26. and her cash cards, for a total the Belize City Municipal Coordinating Center (JICC) at As a point of interest, today, value of $650, was stolen. Airstrip where he allegedly Police Headquarters in the City almost one week later, the daily Police investigations led to the indecently assaulted her. of Belmopan. police bulletin is yet to make a arrest of Aaron Wilson on a After refusing his advances As the house of cards single mention of this incident. theft charge as he reportedly and realizing that he was not continues to crumble around While he was at it, and as attempted to use the victim’s getting anywhere, the accused the accused, another allegation the magnitude of the fraud cash card at two Chinese stores. reportedly dropped her off at surfaced, this time from Jermyn continues to unfold, one is left He appeared in San Ignacio’s her Baymen Avenue residence. Galvez, the younger brother of to wonder how much longer it Magistrate court on March 3, When she exited the vehicle she the late Christopher Galvez would have taken the accused to where he pled guilty to the reportedly realized that her who was murdered in December come up with an “official” charge and was fined $800 to be cellular telephone was left in the 2009 amidst allegations of removal order and personally paid by March 31. He made an vehicle and before he moved off police involvement. visit the central prison in initial $400 payment and when she reportedly asked to search According to the younger Hattieville to secure the release he failed to pay the remainder the vehicle for the telephone. He Galvez, the incident took place of his brother, Roland Wilson, of the fine by the stipulated reportedly refused the request during the early morning hours who is on remand in connection date, a commitment warrant was and instead sped off. She used on Friday, June 18 while he with the January 3, 2010 issued for his arrest. He was another telephone and dialed the and his girlfriend along with murder of San Ignacio resident, picked up on the commitment police emergency hotline at friends were out on the town Belizario Eck Jr. warrant and was released after 911. Within minutes Crime celebrating the Lakers’NBA Officer Commanding Eastern the outstanding balance was Investigation Branch personnel championship victory. (Police) Division, Assistant paid. responded to the scene and Galvez alleges that while Commissioner of Police David The senior ranks of the Police transported the victim to the partying, at Thirsty Thursday, a Henderson, is reported to Department are still baffled as to police station where an official popular nightspot in Newtown be proceeding with further how this individual could have report was made and a statement Barracks Belize City, the investigations to determine the been bogusly operating in recorded. Shortly thereafter group got into an altercation possibility of the involvement Belize City for such a long time Aaron Adony Wilson was with Wilson as he reportedly of the accused in other especially amidst allegation that detained, still clad in the police accused Galvez of throwing a reported burglaries within the he signed for and was issued uniform, and transported to the drink at him. Galvez further jurisdiction. police regulation firearms on police station where he was alleges that in the course of The leadership of the several occasions. While he instantly identified by the the incident, the accused, Police Department should heed has chosen to remain silent thus complainant. When searched he who he thought was a genuine suggestions from several con- far, indications are that a few was found to be in possession of policeman, fired two shots at cerned citizens, as expressed senior elements within the a police identification card him, the first over his head and over the various morning radio department are not sleeping which turned out to be bogus. the next at his feet. talk shows, to seriously re- well since the cover of this Since the arrest, several Friday night’s report by evaluate and re-assess the bogus cop was blown last allegations of impropriety have Shannon Martinez led to the Special Constabulary Program Friday. surfaced against the accused. In arrest of Aaron Adony Wilson, with a view to avoid a recurrence The deceptive lifestyle of the one of the reported cases, he is 20, on the following six charges: of another such incident.

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