By Breaking Belize News Staff: Two women accused of assaulting a cashier employed at the Belize City Magistrate’s Court during a social gathering last month have been charged and released on bail, while the alleged victim is also facing a charge stemming from a counter-complaint.
Twenty-seven-year-old Renique Hyde, a self-employed Belize City resident, and 20-year-old caretaker Elena Reid appeared unrepresented in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Hyde was charged with harm, while Reid was charged with common assault. Both women pleaded not guilty.
Hyde was granted bail in the sum of $1,000 plus one surety of the same amount, while Reid was granted bail of $800 plus one surety. Both have since met bail and are expected to return to court at a later date.
The charges arise from an incident on August 8, 2026, involving Belize City Magistrate’s Court cashier Adrienne Gill.
According to the police report, Gill visited the Caribbean Shores Police Station the following morning with visible injuries, including a swollen and bruised left eye, along with injuries to her lip. She was issued medico-legal forms to seek medical attention.
Gill later reported that she had been socializing with Reid, Hyde and another woman at Carmen’s Vacation Rental in the West Landivar area when an altercation occurred.
Gill alleged that Reid hugged her tightly around the waist, causing her difficulty breathing. She said that when she attempted to push Reid away, both women fell to the floor.
Gill further alleged that while she was attempting to get back up, Hyde approached and struck her several times to the left eye, head and lips. Gill said she subsequently called 911 and requested court action.
Police later charged Hyde and Reid.
However, the matter has developed into a cross-complaint, with Gill herself also charged following a report made against her. Because Gill works at the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, her matter was dealt with in the Belize Family Court to avoid a conflict of interest.
The specific charge against Gill could not immediately be confirmed, but she reportedly pleaded not guilty and has also been released on bail.
Gill has since returned to work while recovering from the injuries she reportedly sustained in the incident.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Two women accused of assaulting a cashier employed at the Belize City Magistrate’s Court during a social gathering last month have been charged and released on bail, while the alleged victim is also facing a charge stemming from a counter-complaint. Twenty-seven-year-old Renique Hyde, a self-employed Belize City resident, and 20-year-old
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