From political spotlight to police headlights in a matter of hours

By the WBWTN News Team | April 29, 2025 

Patrick Faber’s Midnight Run-In with the Law

Belize City (WBWTN) - It was supposed to be a normal Monday for Patrick Faber. He showed up suited and ready to speak at a United Democratic Party press conference, standing beside Opposition Leader Tracy Panton, delivering the usual political lines. But just outside the Biltmore, the script flipped—police were already waiting. And not for a handshake.

Faber left the building, not in cuffs, but under close police watch. Moments later, he was behind Queen Street Police Station walls, answering to serious charges: obstruction and aggravated assault.

What Really Went Down?

According to the police, it started in the early morning hours at 2:17 a.m. to be exact. A white pickup, allegedly speeding past a checkpoint near the Bel-Can Bridge, caught the attention of officers. They chased it down and made a stop on Buttonwood Bay Boulevard. Behind the wheel? Patrick Faber.

The officer on the scene, PC Dantae Smith, says the vehicle wasn’t licensed. Faber reportedly said his driver’s license was at home. So, they followed him there. At his Bay Street address, he handed it over.

Then things allegedly got heated.

While tickets were being written up, Smith claims Faber began filming him—phone almost touching his nose. Despite warnings to back off, Faber allegedly kept pushing, verbally and physically, making the officer feel uncomfortable and obstructed. That was enough for Smith to file a formal complaint.

By afternoon, police moved in. Faber was taken to the station where he was formally arrested and charged.

But Faber’s Not Taking It Lying Down

He’s firing back. Faber’s side of the story? He says he was the one wronged. He’s accusing the officer of assault and tried to file a report at the station—only to be shut down. Now, his legal team is taking the complaint directly to the Commissioner of Police.

OJ Elrington, Faber’s attorney, isn’t pulling punches either. He told the press that the officer who filed the charges is no stranger to politics—he’s the son of a known figure in the game. And that connection is raising eyebrows.

A Courtroom Clash Begins

Faber appeared in court where he pleaded not guilty to both charges. The matter is now officially before the courts, with both sides standing firm. For Faber, it’s not just a legal battle—it’s now political, personal, and public.

What started with flashing lights at a checkpoint might now shine a whole different spotlight on the former UDP leader.