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Police: “Ms Pam’s” Husband Will Be Charged
posted (January 18, 2016)
Calvin Cumberbatch will be charged for the New Year's weekend double fatal accident on the Northern Highway. As you all may remember, On January 1, the well-known Southside money lender Pamela Bennett - Cumberbatch was traveling to Orange Walk with her husband Calvin when they collided into a Grey Dodge at mile 6. The driver of the dodge was 80 year old Alfredo Navarrete, he was heading to Belize City. Both Pamela Cumberbatch and Navarrete died on the scene. Police gave us an update on this case.

Sr. Sup. Edward Broaster, O. C. Eastern Rural
"As it pertains to the fatal on New Year's Day we are expecting Mr. Cumberbatch to come in today to Ladyville Police Station where he will be charged for those fatalities."

Reporter
"So he was found to be at fault in that incident?"

Sr. Supt. Edward Broaster
"He will be charged based on the evidence and the investigation that we've carried out, yes."

Reporter
"Was it ascertained that it was speeding, drinking and under the influence?"

Sr. Supt. Edward Broaster
"We cannot say whether or not he was speeding. At this time we have not gotten back the toxicology report regarding his alcoholic, blood concentration. Nevertheless, the investigation is indicating that he is the person at fault in the accident and caused the accident."

We could not confirm if charges have been laid.

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