By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have formally arrested and charged 26-year-old Dwight Hernandez of San Felipe Village, Orange Walk District, with two counts of attempted murder following a pair of machete attacks that left two men injured on Friday, November 6.
According to police, the incidents occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. when Hernandez allegedly confronted 51-year-old Cesar Bolaños, a tortilla factory owner, on an unnamed road in San Felipe Village and inflicted several chop wounds before fleeing.
Investigators say Hernandez then travelled approximately three blocks away, where he allegedly attacked a second man, identified as 50-year-old Jorge Moo, who was lying in a hammock. Moo also sustained chop wounds during the attack.
Police subsequently launched an operation to locate Hernandez, with assistance from residents of the community. He was eventually apprehended and taken into custody.
Both victims were reported to be in stable condition as of Monday’s police briefing.
Investigators also disclosed that Hernandez and Bolaños had reportedly been involved in a previous altercation. Police further indicated that they are examining information concerning the suspect’s alleged substance use and behaviour, although the precise motive for the attacks has not been established.
The incident had previously sparked alarm in San Felipe Village, where residents reportedly assisted in searching for the alleged attacker. Reports from Friday night indicated that villagers beat Hernandez to subdue him.
Hernandez has now been charged with two counts of attempted murder as investigations continue.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have formally arrested and charged 26-year-old Dwight Hernandez of San Felipe Village, Orange Walk District, with two counts of attempted murder following a pair of machete attacks that left two men injured on Friday, November 6. According to police, the incidents occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. when Hernandez allegedly
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