Building Contractor Charged With Burglary and Aggravated Assault

BELIZE CITY, Tues. Dec. 22, 2009

Dean Perez Sr., 43, a building contractor residing in Rancho Dolores Village, was charged with burglary and aggravated assault of an indecent nature when he appeared today in the #5 Magistrate’s Court. Perez pled not guilty to the charges. Magistrate Albert Hoare offered him bail of $5,000 and adjourned his case until January 21, 2010.

The prosecution had objected to bail on the grounds that burglary has become prevalent and the defendant is a neighbor of the complainant and he might interfere with the witness if granted bail. Perez’s attorney, Lionel Welch responded by saying that the offences are those for which bail can be granted.

The incident occurred on Friday, December 18. According to the allegation Perez entered as a trespasser the dwelling house of Rosalind Joseph with intent to commit rape on her 17 year old daughter Kaylee Joseph. Perez is also alleged to have indecently assaulted the teenager while he was in her bedroom. But sources say the charges were fabricated by the teenager because a member of her family saw Perez in her bedroom with her.

| | | | | |