45 Year-old Michael Andrews, a taxi driver of Kraal Road, is in jail tonight after a 41 year-old woman accused of him of rape.

The victim reported to police that on Saturday, August 15, he went to her Belize City home and forced himself on her. Police investigated her report, and charged Andrews with rape.

He was arraigned today before Acting Chief Magistrate Patricia Arana, where no plea was taken due to the nature of the offence. The police prosecutor made several objections to bail. Andrews responded by saying that he is a law abiding citizen who is gainfully employed. After considering the objections Action Chief Magistrate Arana upheld them and remanded Andrews into custody until September 30.