Honored Police Officer Killed in Highway Hit-and-Run  

A tragic hit-and-run on the Philip Goldson Highway has claimed the life of a police officer, just weeks after he was honored for his outstanding service in law enforcement. Early this morning, thirty-six-year-old Police Constable Arcenio Cus was riding his motorcycle near mile five when a vehicle suddenly swerved into his lane and struck him. The impact wasn’t enough to destroy the bike, but it was enough to take his life. Cus, a dedicated officer from Silver Creek Village in Toledo, had recently been recognized as the most outstanding field training officer in a twelve-week police program. His sudden death is a heartbreaking loss for both his family and the Belize Police Department. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero has more on the investigation and the search for the driver responsible.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head of Crime Investigation Branch 

“ Upon their arrival, they saw a motorcycle with damages and other debris. There they found the lifeless body of Arcenio Cus, Police Constable attached to Ladyville with severe injuries. He was taken to the KHMH for treatment where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigations that Cus was riding his motorcycle towards, when a vehicle struck him and causing his fatal injuries. We are currently current on investigation. So far we have nobody in custody as the person involved fled from the scene.”

 

Reporter

“Was he wearing another?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“I do not know at this time. I’ll need to check.”

 

Reporter

“What kind of vehicle was it?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We do not know what type of vehicle. That is all the information we have that he was on his motorcycle when he was struck.”

 

Reporter

“Do you guys have any idea on where exactly he was coming from in terms of the exact location?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“He was coming from Ladyville?”

 

Reporter

“Ahe was traveling alone?”

 

Hilberto Romero

 “He was traveling alone at the time.”