Police Officer Charged for Shooting at Ladyville Gas Station

Christon Arnold

A police officer has been arrested and charged following a shooting incident in Ladyville on Saturday night.  While no one was injured, thirty-three-year-old Christon Arnold has been hit with a slew of charges stemming from the incident.  Here’s ACP Hilberto Romero, head of the Eastern Division, with more details on that shooting.

Hilberto Romero

A.C.P Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday, November twenty-fifth, around eight p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired at the Shell Gas Station area in Ladyville.  Upon arrival, they met one person who reported that he was filling up gas when he was approached by another male person who had a verbal dispute with him and the person then pulled out a firearm and fired one shot towards his tire which was punctured.  An investigation was carried out into this report which led to the arrest of Christon Arnold, thirty-three years, Belizean police officer who was charged for threatening words, discharging a firearm in public, damage to property and possession of a firearm whilst under the influence of alcohol.”

Reporter

“Okay, we were told that this officer was a special constable who became an officer.”

Hilberto Romero

“He’s a police officer attached to the Belize Police Department.”

Reporter

“Okay, so he went through the training and everything.”

Hilberto Romero

“That is correct.”