ComPol Williams Confirms Pastor, Family Accused in Belmopan 

This afternoon, reporters caught up with the Commissioner of Police, Chester Willaims, in Belize City. He clarified that the police became aware of the kidnapping incident in Belmopan after the victim escaped the pastor’s home. According to ComPol Williams, the pastor, his wife, and their son are all accused of physically assaulting the victim. Here is what he told us.

 

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“Police received the information that the young lady on the sixteenth of this month visited her family but when she got there she could not find her family. Upon returning home where her husband lives she was tied up and kept captive under an inside stairs and she was tied up. She managed to escape from them last night and the police encountered her. She has since made a report and the persons are in police custody at the time.”

 

Mation Ali

“What charges are they facing at the time and was she pregnant?”

 

Chester Williams

“I am not sure if she was pregnant, but the police are looking at the entire case and hopefully by the end of the day today we will be able to levy those charges.”

 

Reporter

“Was she assaulted by her father-in-law, mother-in-law and their husband?”

 

Chester Willams

“Yes, all of them yes.”

 

Marion Ali

“Has she needed additional help, therapy, medical help?”

 

Chester Willams

“Certainly, we are looking at that and whatever help she may need then we will seek from other agencies, maybe even getting her a safe house if her familywould not be able to keep her safe. We can see if we can speak to Haven House or some other institution until she can get herself back together.”