{"id":83313,"date":"2026-02-23T20:04:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greaterbelize.com\/?p=83313"},"modified":"2026-02-23T20:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T02:04:32","slug":"breakthrough-arrest-in-belmopan-double-murder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greaterbelize.com\/breakthrough-arrest-in-belmopan-double-murder\/","title":{"rendered":"Breakthrough Arrest in Belmopan Double Murder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Police in Belmopan say they\u2019ve made a major breakthrough in last week\u2019s shocking double murder, announcing charges against the man they believe pulled the trigger. Nineteen\u2011year\u2011old Jahan Flores is now accused of killing Zamar Alvarez and Calvert Westby Jr.<\/a>, a crime that rattled the quiet capital and amplified fears about rising gun violence. Investigators say the case quickly gained momentum over the weekend, leading to two formal murder charges. Here\u2019s what police uncovered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a consequence of the ongoing investigation into the double murder of Zamar Alvarez and Calvert Westby Junior, which occurred on Friday 13 February, 2026 in Belmopan City, police are formally arrested and charge nineteen-year-old Jahan Flores for two counts of murder.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI guess there will be further arrest\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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ASP Stacy Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYes, the investigation is ongoing. What I can say is that the arrested person is someone who. Was familiar with both of the deceased.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

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Attention readers: This online newscast is a direct transcript of our evening television broadcast. When speakers use Kriol, we have carefully rendered their words using a standard spelling system.<\/h6>\n

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Watch the full newscast here:<\/h4>\n

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