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According to Magee Police Chief Denis Borges via the department’s Facebook page, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., during routine inmate activities at the Magee Police Department, detainee Felix Bartolo was discovered deceased in his cell. He was housed alone at the time. All emergency protocols were immediately followed. As standard procedure, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) has been notified to review the case. No foul play is suspected. Next of kin has been notified.
According to a statement from the police department on September 25, 2025, Felix Marquez Bartolo was arrested for the following alleged offenses:
- Driving under the influence
- Disregard for traffic control device
- No driver’s license
- No proof of liability insurance
- Seatbelt violation
- ICE hold.
