From Cyber Beef to Brotherly Bond: COMPOL and “Uncle” Squash Public Feud

The long-standing public feud between Commissioner of Police Chester Williams and his brother Arthur Roy Williams—also known as “Uncle”—came to a peaceful end today at the Belize City Magistrate’s Court.

Both brothers appeared before the court as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions formally withdrew all charges against Arthur Roy. The decision followed an agreement between the two siblings to put their differences behind them.

“I love my brother,” said Commissioner Williams. According to Williams, his brother has agreed not to publish anything further that could be seen as defamatory toward him. In turn, the commissioner has accepted that commitment, paving the way for the withdrawal of all charges.

Outside the courtroom, the mood between the brothers was cordial and affectionate. Commissioner Williams said the bond between them was stronger than the dispute. “Uncle” echoed the sentiment by honouring his promise not to post or write anything else negative about his brother.

Arthur Roy, 53, was initially arraigned on February 7, 2024, on three criminal charges under the Cybercrime Act. These included two counts of using a computer system to disseminate false statements with intent to subject another person to public ridicule or embarrassment and one count of using a computer system to intimidate a person. He pleaded not guilty to the intimidation charge.

However, on July 3, 2024, he was hit with a fourth charge—contempt of a judicial order—after he allegedly continued to publish posts referencing the Commissioner of Police and the Belize Police Department, in direct violation of an existing court order.