By Belize Live News Staff: A 31-year-old man from Ladyville, identified as Anthony Zelaya, is in legal trouble after allegedly assaulting his common-law wife and her seven-year-old son with a pellet gun during a domestic dispute on New Year’s Day.
Zelaya appeared in court on charges of aggravated assault, common assault, and damage to property. He pleaded guilty to damaging his partner’s phone but denied the other charges, maintaining his innocence regarding the alleged assault.
In his defense, Zelaya claimed in court that he loved his stepson and would never harm him. Despite this, the severity of the allegations resulted in Zelaya being remanded to custody until his next court appearance on January 24.
