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Elections and Boundaries Department encourages electorates to prepare for 2018 Municipal Elections
With the next municipal elections slated for March 7, 2018, the Elections and Boundaries Department is beginning the process of preparing the electorates list. To facilitate this, the countrywide Election and Boundaries' registration offices will be open on Saturday, August 26th from 9PM to 4PM for those seeking to transfer from one electoral division to another, register for a Voters' Identification Card (ID) or simply pick up their Voter's ID.
The 2018 municipal election will see the selection of mayors and councilors for nine destinations, including Corozal Town, Orange Walk Town, San Pedro Town, Belize City, Belmopan City, Santa Elena Town, San Ignacio Town, Stann Creek Town and Punta Gorda Town. Only persons registered under the specified areas can vote during the municipal elections. As recent as June 2017, 109,003 Belizeans can validly vote during the upcoming elections.
Injured crocodile Phineas fully recovered and back in the wild
As some of you may remember, a few months ago on March 18th, members of ACES (American Crocodile Education Sanctuary) were alerted to an almost lifeless croc in Boca Del Rio area of San Pedro Town. Some very cruel person, (or persons) had caught this croc, taped his mouth shut, tied it shut with wire on top, and inflicted an incredibly deep wound to his neck. He was then released in that condition to die a slow and horrible death. Truly a disgusting act of animal cruelty. Thankfully for us and him, Dr. Ines Ventura of the San Pedro Animal Hospital came to the rescue! Although terrified of the croc, she put aside her fears and spent over two hours stitching closed the wound in his neck. The surgery went well, and the stitches appeared to be holding, and although still sick and stressed, Phineas the croc started to eat on his own without having to be force-fed, which was a great weight off all our minds.
DOE announces new sewage treatment system for Ambergris Caye
In an effort to diminish the threat of any negative environmental impact on Ambergris Caye, the Department of the Environment (DOE) has issued an advisory to all new commercial and tourism developments on north and south Ambergris Caye, to invest in a proper sewage treatment system. In a press release issued on Monday, August 7th, DOE encourages future developers/investors to select the most appropriate system available on the international and local market, and then submit for the Department's approval.
Tropic Air cancels international flight routes -GOB's Increased Departure Tax takes the blame
The Government of Belize's (GOB) decision to increase Belize's Departure Tax was met with resistance from the very beginning. Now, four months after its approval, tourism stakeholders reiterate their stance that an increase from BZ$78.50 (US$39.25) to BZ$111.00 (US$56) is having negative impacts on Belize's tourism product, mainly overnight tourist arrivals. Most recently, Tropic Air discontinued three of its international flight routes as a result of reduced passenger rate due to the increase in departure tax. Stakeholders are of the mind that if the GOB does not rectify this issue, there will be further negative impacts on the tourism industry.
Ambergris Today
What If You Could Make A Difference?
I am the adoptive father of Zoe Lin Cannon, Mia Lin Cannon, Faye Lin Cannon and Siri Lin Cannon. I would like to thank the Citizens of San Pedro Town for your heart felt condolences and your support for my daughters and I during these difficult times. I know that Sanpedranos are dedicated to knowing the TRUTH about what happened to my daughters and dedicated to Justice For Faye Lin Cannon. I know that many people witnessed how my daughters were treated over the last 5 years that they lived here in San Pedro Town. I am asking everyone who witnessed, first hand , how my daughters were treated to please go to the San Pedro Police Dept. and make a Sworn Statement to one of the Criminal Investigations Bureau Officers, so that the TRUTH WILL COME OUT!!
Misc Belizean Sources
Business owners in top Belize destination want increased mangrove protections
Walking the shore of San Pedro provides a solid picture of the tension between natural resources and the economy in this, the top tourist town in coastal Belize. White coral sand gives way to several hundred feet of stunningly deep blue water out to where Caribbean waves strike the Mesoamerican Reef, the world's second longest barrier reef, which stretches from Honduras in the south to its Mexican terminus to the north. But walk north along the beachfront just a little ways and your path is diverted away from the water by a wiry stand of mangrove trees growing in the gentle waves. This mangrove belongs to yet another open-air bar, La Choza, and reminds one of what this whole area once looked like.
"If I cut those trees, erosion will get our bar," owner Luis Cabanas explained when asked. "The mangrove protected us from Hurricane Earl last year, the roof didn't go." Cabanas has been in San Pedro 28 years and remembers the beachfront at that time was a lot wilder, with mangroves marching right into the waves along much of it.
When asked if he keeps the mangrove trees for any other reasons, he added with a smile, "We like to give homes to the little fishes."
A new plan to save Belize's livelihood-giving reef and coasts
The coastal nation of Belize is at a crossroads. The Belize Barrier Reef System supports the livelihoods of more than half the nation's population and provides numerous benefits including cultural heritage, protection from storms, and habitat for endangered species.
But this same ecosystem is under threat. In 2009, the reef system was added to UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger. It remains on the list today because of mangrove deforestation, unsustainable coastal development and offshore oil exploration.
The good news is a coastal zone management plan can safeguard Belize's natural assets and produce a win-win opportunity for the people and environment. New research by WWF scientists and collaborators describes the government-led planning process which identified risks posed by human activities and measured how different development decisions impact the Belizean people and species.
51st ANNUAL SAN JOAQUIN FIESTA
THE #1 FIESTA IN THE NORTH!
PARK GROUNDS, SAN JOAQUIN VILLAGE, COROZAL,
AUGUST 8-15 .
5:00 pm NOVENAS AT SAN JOAQUIN R.C. CHURCH.
FRIDAY AUGUST 11
10.00pm DANCE WITH ONE LOVE BAND.
SATURDAY AUGUST 12
10:00pm DANCE WITH GILHARRY 7 BAND.
SUNDAY AUGUST 13
10:00pm DANCE WITH DYNAMICS OF BELIZE BAND.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16
FEAST MASS IN HONOUR OF SAN JOAQUIN.
FOOD|BEVERAGE|GAMES|GAMBLING|MECHANICAL GAMES|GRAND DANCE|MUCH MORE!!!
SSBA Basketball Summer Camp 2017
The SSBA is having their 2017 Basketball Summer Camp from Monday, August 14th through Saturday, August 26th. There will be 2 camps for the younger kids, one held at the SHC auditorium, and one at the Santa Elena Sports Complex. There will be one for the older kids, and it will take place in the evenings at the SHC auditorium. Thanks, SSBA!
Statement from Dave Cannon
My name is Dave Cannon, I am the adoptive father of Zoe Lin Cannon, Mia Lin Cannon, Faye Lin Cannon and Siri Lin Cannon. I would like to thank the Citizens of San Pedro Town for your heart felt condolences and your support for my daughters and I during these difficult times. I know that San Pedranos are dedicated to knowing the TRUTH about what happened to my daughters and dedicated to Justice For Faye Lin Cannon. I know that many people witnessed how my daughters were treated over the last 5 years that they lived here in San Pedro Town. I am asking everyone who witnessed, first hand , how my daughters were treated to please go to the San Pedro Police Dept and make a Sworn Statement to one of the Criminal Investigations Bureau Officers, so that the TRUTH WILL COME OUT!!
Bienvenidos a la Fiesta de San Joaquin!
Welcome to San Joaquin Fiesta!
August 11, 12 & 13!!!
Don't miss out!!!
Benque Zone 4 Neighborhood Watch summer camp
It's August 14th -18
4th Annual Yellow Ginger Festival
The East Indian Council of Belize-Southern Chapter is presenting the 4th Annual Yellow Ginger festival in Eldridge Ville, Toledo District located five miles outside of Punta Gorda Town.
We are inviting everyone from far and near to come out and learn more about the Belizean East Indian cultural food, practices and heritage and much more.
Mark it as a family date on your calendar!!!!!!!!!!
EVENT DETAILS BIRDS ISLE GRAND OPENING BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
8 teams, winner takes all $1,000.
Adults $3 Kids Under 12 Free.
Food, snacks, and drinks.
Bring the Island Back!
CYEN's Biennial Youth Exchange 2017
CYEN's Biennial Youth Exchange 2017 is just around the bend and we're excited to join together to go to......BELIZE!
The Exchange seeks:
To foster closer collaboration and working relationships between CYEN members throughout the Caribbean.
Get members to learn about, understand, and value environmental issues within the various Caribbean territories.
Encourage members to better appreciate the geography, socio-economic, and cultural elements of the Caribbean territories.
The dates for Exchange 2017 are 12th - 19th August, 2017
Corozal Junior College developes and launches its mobile APP for its students
The CJC Mobile App has been successful in facilitating effective communication with our students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders. Download it today!
"WAYITO Y BENITA TUCUCH" at Princess Casino Freezone
Another Laugh Out Loud weekend this Friday, Aug 11th and Saturday, Aug 12th at the PRINCESS CASINO FREEZONE COROZAL for the live comical show "WAYITO Y BENITA TUCUCH" beginning at 10:00 p.m. No cover charge.
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Mexico - Parenting Session and Orientation Day
Parenting Session
Monday - August 14th
1st Form :- 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
2nd Form:- 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Tuesday - August 15th
3rd Form :- 9:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
4th Form:- 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m
Orientation Day
Thursday August 17
1st & 2nd Forms - 7:55a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Friday, August 18th
3rd & 4th Forms - 7:55a.m. to 12:30pm.
Job Preparedness Training
The Santa Elena DYS is going to have job preparedness training on Mondays and Wednesdays, starting on August 21st. Interviewing skills and interpersonal communication skills can be honed, allowing for a better interview.
"The Department of Youth Services Santa Elena Job Preparedness Training will start on the 21 of August 2017, whereby this training will assist our young people to be prepared as they go along searching for employment opportunities in our area. This Training will be offered twice a week Monday and Wednesday from 1pm to 4 pm. Registration forms are available now at DYS Santa Elena office located at 28 Peter August Street Corner of Eve Street just above the Santa Elena Post office."
Belizean Patriot: Nicholas Anthony Pollard Sr.
Nicholas Anthony Ignatius Pollard Sr. (March 22, 1924 - January 21, 2003) was a Belizean politician and trade union leader.
He was born in 1924 in Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Mexico to Belizean parents, Stella Alberta Gill and Juan Castro Pollard.
He was a founding member of the People's United Party (PUP) in 1950. The same year, he was elected president of the General Workers Union. He made major contributions to the development of the trade union movement in Belize.
On September 29, 1956, Pollard and nationalist leader George Cadle Price co-founded the Belize Times, now one of the largest newspapers in Belize.
In 1958, Pollard broke away from the PUP and formed the Christian Democratic Party of Belize (CDP). The CDP contested the 1961 elections, but the PUP won all 18 seats.
Channel 7
He Robbed Treasury Dept. With a Sawed Off And a Bicycle
Tonight Dangriga police are looking for a daring thief who robbed the town's Treasury office today, using a bicycle and a sawed off shotgun.
At about 12:30, he slipped into the building, pulled the sawed off shotgun out of a bag, and held up the cashier and a customer and left with 1,700 dollars in cash. He rode off on a bicycle, and slipped away.
Police investigators have been frustrated so far because the security cameras on the building have been out of commission for months, and none of the persons who saw the robber have been able to identify him from pictures in the police "rogue's gallery."
Police Speak on Pierced Window At Agric Ministry
Did someone shoot at the Ministry of Agriculture? Was some vandal trying to send a message? And should employees there feel at risk?
Those are the questions that have been at play in the public discourse after what looks like a bullet hole was seen in a glass window at the Ministry on Queen Elizabeth Avenue in Belmopan town.
Today, the commander of the Belmopan police spoke about what they know so far:...
Sr. Sup. Howell Gillet - OC, Belmopan:
"What we know so far is that there is a piercing in the glass that faces the Queen Elizabeth Boulevard. We are not certain, so I cannot say with certainty that it was gunshot or anything that caused it. We've done swabbing of the hole to see and that will be sent to the forensic laboratory for testing. There is a very small piercing, but what amazes us is that there was no marking anywhere else in the building. So it could be a number of things, but I don't want to speculate. We are very hopeful that the forensic testing will tell us what actually pierced the door."
Two Cops Accused Of Extorting Principal Face Criminal Charges
Today, two Punta Gorda police officers were taken to court and criminally charged for extortion. On Tuesday a Toledo school principal was driving in PG when she she was stopped at a checkpoint by WPC Jenny Tanner. Tanner informed the principal that the insurance on her vehicle had expired two days earlier, and told her that she would be arrested and charged. Tanner and another officer at the checkpoint, PC Arden Jones, then took her to the Punta Gorda Police Station, where they told her that she had committed a serious offense and that her car would be impounded and driver's license revoked.
That's when Jones allegedly suggested that the principal settle the matter with he and Tanner. Jones asked her how much she was willing to pay, and after she proposed $300, Jones allowed her to leave to withdraw the money from the bank. She returned with $400 and handed it over, and then was allowed to leave. After the incident, the principal immediately reported what had happened to the Toledo OC, ASP Clement Cacho, who moved quickly to retrieve the money from Jones.
American Busted With Weapons And Weed In Corozal
An American man living in Corozal has been charged for possession of weed, weapons, and a trio of smoking pipes, or "bongs."
63 year old Dale Irwin was caught after someone called the 922-TIPS hotline. Corozal police told us more about the search at his home in the Chula Vista area of Corozal Town:
Supt. Sinquest Martinez - OC, Corozal Police:
"We search the residence of Dale Irwin, an American national where the police found a double barrel shotgun, a .22 rifle, along with some drugs, pipes and ammunition. I got to thank the 922-TIPS who assisted us in respect to the information that we received. So we went out there and executed and we found those stuff there. He was formally arrested and charged for 2 counts of kept unlicensed firearm, 2 counts of kept ammunition, 2 counts of drug trafficking, 3 counts of possession of a pipe, 3 counts of drug possession and we continue to do these operation simultaneously within the town of Corozal and the villages."
Cops Found Bulletproof Vest
Yesterday police conducted several routine searches throughout Belize City. Starting on Kelly Street, the cops searched the residence of 22-year-old Richard Rowland where they found a plastic bag containing about 7 ounces of cannabis.
After arresting and charging Rowland for drug trafficking, the police moved on to New Road, where they found another 7 ounces of cannabis. No one was in the area where those drugs were found, so they were labelled as found property.
Bail For Police Caught Allegedly Smuggling Gun
On Tuesday's news, we told you about the Police Constable, Franklin Ramirez, and his 3 passengers who were intercepted by the Mobile Interdiction Team in Ontario Village. They were busted with a gun police believed was smuggled in from Guatemala, but tonight, they are out on bail.
Their attorneys, Oscar Selgado and Herbert Panton, applied for Supreme Court bail, and Justice Herbert Lord granted them an audience today. After hearing from both sides, Justice Lord granted them bail of $6,000, with the conditions that they must report to the Raccoon Street Police Station every Friday, attend all adjournments of the case against them, and that they do not interfere with the prosecution's witnesses.
Kevin Brown's Beatdown, An Eyewitness Account
All this week, Kevin Brown's name has been in the news. He's the 21 year old basketballer from Camalote village who was hit over the head in a brawl in San Pedro Town on Sunday night. While he recovers, police still have not arrested the man or men who beat him. It was a brawl on the island - all because of a bracelet. Tonight, for the first time we'll hear the account of an eyewitness - one of Brown's friends - who says that first there was a fight at the Luna Loca in San Pedro - that was the prelude to the bigger brawl. But the male witness fears for his safety, and so It's only a voice interview WHICH HE GAVE TO PLUS TV and his voice has been altered to mask his identity.
Police Did State That They were Seeking Castro's
And a you heard that witness say, quote, "I just know one guy and it's the dread guy who is always in the news," and we're assuming he's referring there to one of the Castro brothers.
And that is substantiated by what former Police Press Officer Inspector Fitzroy Yearwood told the media. But Yearwood's statement was then rescinded by the police press office in an extraordinary disavowal. But, Fitzroy was telling the media just what San Pedro police told him. 7News has obtained a copy of the text sent by San Pedro police to the press office and other commanders. It says clearly: "Persons wanted: the Castro Brothers". We know one of the brothers was out at San Pedro, another had flown out that morning.
Armed Robbers In Hattieville
Yesterday, Otoniel Pech, Heraldo Chiac and Orlando Teul drove a Quality Poultry Truck to Hattieville to deliver an order to Blessed Love Shop on Ysaguirre Boulevard. As the men pulled up in front of the shop they were approached by a gunman, who held them up. He demanded money, so Pech handed over a bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash, and the gunman fled, but not before allegedly stabbing Pech in the leg.
Police have since detained two men.
Road Safety Rockstars in Belize
TODAY, the Belize Road safety team got a quick but special visit from the United Nations Envoy for Road Safety Jean Todt. It is his first time in Belize. A short press conference was held this morning at the UNDP conference room in Belmopan where Todt spoke on the effectiveness of the 5 year Road safety program and on what other important elements need to be addressed in Belize. I went to Belmopan to find out more.
In just a couple of minutes, your life can end - just like that. Many people have died in accidents over the years.
Especially on the Western highway. Based on the statistics, the Western Highway was the deadliest stretch of road. But in 2013 the Road Safety project was launched to try and reduce the number of traffic fatalities on the highway.
Did UDP's John Saldivar Muscle UDP Councillor Ana Guy Off Municipal Slate?
Ana Banner Guy is a two term city councillor in Belmopan - and she's also a close political ally of UDP deputy leader Patrick Faber. When the UDP had a convention to select a Deputy Leader in 2016 - that put her in direct conflict with Belmopan area representative John Saldivar.
And she says that's what's gotten her left off the slate for Sunday's UDP municipal convention in the Capital City.
Today she told me it's because she did not support Saldivar in the Deputy Leader's Convention:
Anna Banner Guy, City Councillor - Belmopan:
"There was a slate out and it was posted on Facebook and that is how I became aware."
Courtney Weatherburne:
"Unfortunately you name should have been on that slate."
Capital Cops Looking for Killer
In other news out of Belmopan, police there are still looking for a murder suspect. Two weeks ago Sam Mendez was killed as he cut grass in Salvapan, and police say the main suspect is 22 year old Angel Antonio Orrellano. They put out a wanted poster for him 10 days ago, but still, they haven't found him. The Officer commanding discussed it today:..
Sr. Sup. Howell Gillet - OC, Belmopan:
"There is no update in terms of finding the person. We are following a number of leads. Some of them is nowhere near the truth, because you're getting reports in one area that he is there and then he is at another location. I don't want to say what we believe occurred but we are doing our best to try to bring him into custody, but we continue to follow it. It's that a murder case will always be a murder case regardless of how long it takes to bring the person to justice."
Stealing The Doors
Belmopan police are also looking for a thief or thieves who stole four doors form a development project at the Capital's Independence Park. OC Gillette told us more:...
Sr. Sup. Howell Gillet - OC, Belmopan:
"Last night it was reported to us that 4 of the doors to 4 separate booths were stolen. We have 4 persons in our custody and we also have a vehicle that we believe was used to transport the doors and there is a strong likelihood that the 4 individuals will be charged for the missing doors. As I said, I don't know if I said this, we also have the doors in our possession."
Will Cops Charge Teakettle Villagers For Civil Disobedience?
And while police are moving ahead decisively with this investigations, they're moving a little slower when it comes to finding out who set those tyre fires in Teakettle in late June. Villagers did it as a form of protest to say police weren't doing enough to solve a murder mystery. Today the OC said that police are using emotional intelligence:..
Sr. Sup. Howell Gillet - OC, Belmopan:
"Sometimes we have to be emotionally smart. The people believed at that time that the police would take action, but we were taking action. There were misconceived that the police wasn't doing sufficiently, but we were doing what we were supposed to do but the person was on the loose and I could tell you based on what I know that we had officers placed in many different areas to try to locate him. Someone did that on their part but there are consequences when you step outside. But yes emotionally the right thing would be to not charge the people, but if an offense is that glaring to us we have to investigate and if we find that someone or some people were involved then we have to lay charges in the future."
Ashcroft Alliance Changing Positions
2 months ago, we told you how Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin discharged the temporary injunction that the Government of Belize had gotten in the Belize Courts to block the Ashcroft Alliance from enforcing the approximately 50 million US dollars in the US Courts.
So, with that one barrier out of the way, the battle over enforcement of the mega judgement is continuing in the US Court.
The latest news now is that a Turks and Caicos company, Midway Investments Limited, went before a DC Federal judge on Wednesday to ask that it be substituted in enforcement case. If successful, it would replace for BCB Holdings Limited - now known as Caribbean Investments Holdings Limited - and Belize Bank Limited as the holder of the award against Belize.
Midway's attorneys attempted to convince the DC Federal Court judge that Belize's arguments on the case clearly demonstrate why they must be substituted as the petitioner in the place of Belize Bank and BCB Holdings.
PSU Council of Management Opposes Language of Belmopan Union
President of the Public Service Union Eldred Neal has been under suspension for May for derogatory remarks made about Garifunas in the public service. And now - one weeks before the unions annual meeting - the Belmopan branch is trying to get him reinstated.
Last night we told you about a release from the Belmopan Branch of the PSU which has organized a special meeting to, quote, "(settle) the impasse between the parties" because, quote, "This issue of the suspension has dragged on for too long to the detriment of the functions and the image of the Public Service Union of Belize."
But the PSU council of management sent out a release saying it is not in agreement with the language of the release - which is very sympathetic to Neal. Council member Edmund Zuniga Junior told us more via telephone today:...
BSCAP Says, See Ya Shyne!
Last night, we told you how Shyne Barrow abruptly resigned from his post as CEO of B-SCAP. That's after he complained that the Chairwoman was claiming exorbitant fees for her expenses and earnings.
So, Shyne is out, and his exit brings the organization into disrepute, because his allegations suggest that the artists aren't getting any real financial benefits that copyright protection should be affording them.
Shyne made a Facebook post today which says, quote, "I always said on record that as CEO of BSCAP I would never tolerate a situation where all we are doing is paying administrative costs�.After looking at the 2016 financial statement presented by my predecessor and current BSCAP chairwoman I have lost all confidence that BSCAP will indeed get the money to the artists." End quote.
Help With Blood
Having large quantities of blood stored up in blood banks is important for dealing with disasters and emergencies. It's even become important for patients undergoing surgery to get the blood necessary before hand, but it's difficult to keep up those stores when there isn't a constant flow of donations. That's why the Belize Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Belize City this Saturday, and they're inviting everyone to come out and donate. We spoke to a Red Cross official today, and he told us more about the drive.
Fredrick Hunter -Belize Red Cross:
"People always come to the Red Cross when they need blood, because we have a network of volunteers and contacts countrywide and we always get on the phone, and this is from the 10 years I've been here, from day 1. We need some blood A+ or O- or something and we get on the phone and we start to send out the emails and texts and start to contact all our people around the country."
Welcome Back To Bird's Isle
Last week Tuesday, we told you how the owners of the Bird's Isle Basketball court had revived it after Hurricane Earl smashed it to bits in August of 2016. And so now basketballers around the city can return to the iconic court.
The owners are staging a grand re-opening event, to show that high-level basketball play is back at that location.
An all-day marathon tournament will be held there on Sunday, and here's what the organizer and one of the athletes had to say about event which announces the return of Bird's Isle:
Bandits Did Well, But Not Well Enough, Fail To Advance
The Belmopan Bandits gave it a good show but they failed to advance in the Scotiabank Concacaf League.
Last night at Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan, the Bandits more or less outplayed the Walter Ferretti team from Nicaragua but still lost the game.
Ferrite's Robinson Da Silva scored the lone goal to earn the visiting team a 1-0 win in the Scotiabank CONCACAF League Round of 16.
Walter Ferretti advanced to the quarterfinals, 5-1 on aggregate score.
NAH FOR SEXUAL OFFENSE
Another defendant who got Supreme Court bail today was 25 year-old Ruben Nah, a construction worker from Cristo Rey Village. He's being accused of fondling a female child.
The child, who's below the age of 14, reported to police that the incident happened on August 4 in Corozal. She said that Nah kissed her and touched her touched her breasts. Police investigated her report and charged him with sexual assault. He was remanded to the prison, until today when his attorney, Leslie Hamilton, applied to Justice Herbert Lord for Supreme Court Bail.
Crevan Cardinez At Court
18 year-old Crevan Cardinez, a resident of Orange Walk is at the Belize Central Prison after being charged aggravated assault and escaping from lawful custody.
His accuser, Bernard Wade, reported to police that on June 30 in Belize City, Cardinez pulled a gun on him and threatened him with it.
Well, police investigated the report, but they couldn't charge him with any offense because he reportedly escaped from police custody. He was located on Wednesday night in Orange Walk town, and he was charged yesterday with aggravated assault and escape. He was arraigned before Magistrate Carlon Mendoza, who couldn't offer him bail, since one of the offense was allegedly committed with a firearm.