Pregnant Woman Faces Drug Charges

A 28-year-old pregnant woman from Belize City appeared in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for charges of possessing a crack pipe. During the hearing, Reeva Jones reportedly looked visibly uncomfortable and in pain, leading Magistrate Lois Barrow to check on her condition.

Jones, who is expecting her fourth child, expressed that she had been in constant pain since her detention on October 23. She stated, “I don’t want to keep the baby though. I want to put him up for adoption so he get a better life.” The arraignment was expedited due to her condition, as the court was concerned she might go into labor. 

Jones pleaded guilty. She was fined $100 and given until next year February 6 to pay, or face two weeks in prison.

Jones reported that the police refused to grant her bail, despite her imminent due date, stating, “From the looks of things, I could go into labour today.”