Inmate at the West Valley Detention Center Dies at the Hospital
DATE/TIME: April 27, 2023
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): N/A
DECEDENT: Jose Rodriguez, 38-year-old Male Resident of Ontario
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, a male inmate at the West Valley Detention Center, identified as Jose Rodriguez, became ill and was seen by jail medical staff. Due to a medical condition, Rodriguez was transported and admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Rodriguez remained hospitalized and on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, jail officials were notified that his health was deteriorating. Two days later, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at approximately 3:52 p.m., Rodriguez was pronounced deceased.
Rodriguez was arrested on February 13, 2023, by the Ontario Police Department for California Penal Code 273.5 – Spousal Abuse. At the time of his arrest, Rodriguez was taken to a hospital for medical clearance for a pre-existing condition prior to his booking.
Refer: Detective C. Sahagun
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 602300036 H#2023-046
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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San Bernardino, CA 92408
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