Too Many Violent Incidents on Party Strip

Police Commissioner Chester Williams confirmed that persons involved in the recent altercation outside of Digi Park/Shisha Lounge in Belize City will be criminally charged. One of those persons involved is Belize City councillor Evan “Boo-Boo” Thompson.

Williams said, “I already sent that matter to Mr. Romero, and he’s here with instructions that those persons involved must be picked up and get charged.” They are expected to be charged with disorderly conduct.

This is not the first or the worst incident that has happened along the party strip, and it probably won’t be the last.

The increasing number of fights on Belize’s party strip is a growing concern. It raises questions about whether police can effectively control and resolve the issue. While law enforcement is present in the area, violent incidents continue to occur, often involving intoxicated patrons, personal disputes, or gang-related tensions.

As to solving this problem, Williams said, “I wouldn’t say it can’t be solved. We just need to do what needs to be done. I think that once we constantly arrest those in there, it sends a message to other persons that if you do the same, you’ll end up in the same situation.”