A harrowing incident of domestic violence has sent shockwaves through the Belize Coast Guard. Brian Chiac, a Coast Guard officer and native of Big Falls, has been remanded in custody following allegations of attempting to murder his estranged common-law wife, Jessica Pou. The violent altercation occurred in the early hours of Monday on Gibnut Street in Belize City, leaving Pou hospitalized with multiple stab wounds. Chiac was arraigned on charges of Attempted Murder, Use of Deadly Means of Harm, and Wounding, and has been denied bail. He will remain at the Belize Central Prison until January 12, 2026, while Pou seeks protection through the Family Court. Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, expressed profound disappointment and embarrassment over the incident, emphasizing that such behavior is not condoned by the Coast Guard. Bennett assured that Chiac would face both criminal and administrative disciplinary processes, with the Coast Guard ensuring that the case is adjudicated without any consideration of his affiliation with the organization.