In Custody Death Investigation 
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 4:23 a.m.
INCIDENT: In Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: Big Bear Jail – 477 Summit Blvd., Big Bear Lake
SUSPECT: Richard Harold Todd, 60 years old, resident of Big Bear City
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 1:20 p.m., Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of East Country Club Blvd. related to a child molestation investigation. The suspect, Richard Todd was taken into custody without incident and booked at Big Bear jail for Sexual Molestation of a Minor, Possession of Child Pornography and Possession of an Illegal Assault Rifle.
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 4:20 a.m., the jail deputy was conducting his observation logs when he saw Todd hanging from the bars of his cell, with his shoelaces tied around his neck. The deputy quickly cut the shoelaces from his neck and called for medical aid. Medical personnel responded and pronounced Todd dead at the scene. Todd was housed alone in the cell.
Sheriff’s Homicide Detail responded and are conducting the investigation.
Riverside County Coroner will conduct the autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Homicide Detail, Detective Justin Long at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Sergeant Dave Johnson or Detective Justin Long
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. DR#601700015 H#2017-021
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Big Bear Sheriffs Department
477 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact
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