DATE/TIME: October 24, 2022
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): N/A
VICTIM(S): Stephan Hernandez, 27-years-old, Resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY:
On Monday, October 24, 2022, deputies at the West Valley Detention Center discovered inmate, Stephan Hernandez, unconscious in his cell. Deputies and jail medical staff performed CPR on Hernandez and he was transported to Kaiser Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, Hernandez was arrested by the Fontana Police Department. He was booked in at the West Valley Detention Center where he was being held for PC 69 – Resisting a Peace Officer.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4908. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective D. Berumen
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4908
Case No. DR# 602200125 H# 2022-139
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
