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Hapless Bank Robber Ready For Charges
posted (May 29, 2014)
And while that shooting could possibly result in criminal charges for one of those 4 officers, the officer who shot Teakettle resident Cannon Obispo will likely get recognized for good police work.

As we told you, Obispo went on a robbery spree in Belmopan where he stole from a clothing store and then stole $6,500 from a patron inside the Scotia Bank across the street. He tried to escape, and when the officer responded and cornered him, Obispo pulled out a machete and threatened him with it. The officer was forced to shoot him to subdue and arrested him, after which, $5,500 dollars of the stolen money was recovered.

The officer commanding Belmopan Police told us that Obispo continues to recover from his wounds at the KHMH under police guard. As soon as he is released, he will be facing criminal charges, including robbery:

Supt. Howell Gillett - OC, Belmopan Police
"He is at the KHMH still under police guard. We are monitoring his improvement and as soon as he is ready to be taken to court he will be brought back to Belmopan to be charged."

Daniel Ortiz
"Are you able to disclose what those charges will be sir?"

Supt. Howell Gillett - OC, Belmopan Police
"Robbery among other charges."

Reporter
"I understand that he is mentally challenge. Does this in anyway constitute this as a special case? Will he be asses mentally before?"

Supt. Howell Gillett - OC, Belmopan Police
"Yes he could be asses, but that's not the information that we have at this time."

Obispo was shot in the abdomen and left leg in the confrontation with the officer.

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