Violent Crime in Belize City: Police are investigating the robbery of a 15-year-old student attacked in an alley near Fairweather Street; he suffered a head injury and scratches, and his red iPhone 11 (about $400) was stolen. Assault with Machete: A Belize City woman was charged after allegedly swinging a machete through missing window louvres, striking a sanitation worker and bursting his lip. Suspected Arson: Investigators are probing a fire that damaged a parked SUV on Rasta Street; police say a grey, unlicensed van was seen arriving before the blaze and fleeing afterward. Church Damage and Threats: An American former soldier pleaded guilty to damaging property at Divine Mercy Church after allegedly threatening the priest and striking a crucifix and Jesus statue. Mental Fitness for Trial: A man accused of cellphone theft was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after identity questions and concerns he may not understand court proceedings. Orange Walk Drownings & Violence: Police investigated a suspected drowning of Cesar “Koka” Cruz and another man who drowned at Riverside Street; in separate incidents, a woman was beaten and locked in a bathroom, and a man was charged after allegedly punching a relative over stolen money. Road Safety Incident: An electric bike collision with a car on Queen Victoria Avenue left the vehicle dented; a Notice of Intended Prosecution was served. Armed Robbery: Five masked men robbed Shell Gas Station in La Democracia, cutting the lock and escaping with petty cash and vehicle keys. Power Supply Watch: BEL asked the PUC to declare an emergency over a projected generation shortfall, warning demand may exceed capacity within 12 months. Local Politics: The PUP Belize City mayoral convention chose Deputy Mayor Eluide Miller over Allan Pollard Jr., with 787 votes cast. Culture & Community: UNHCR and UNICEF trained Belize social workers on child protection best interest procedures.