DATE/TIME: May 10, 2023 / 11:25 p.m.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
DECEDENT: 38-year-old Male Resident of West Covina (Pending Next of Kin)
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 11:25 p.m., deputies at the West Valley Detention Center discovered an inmate hanging inside a cell. Deputies, along with jail medical staff, immediately provided medical treatment. The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department also responded, and despite life-saving measures, the inmate was pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division assumed the investigation which is ongoing.
The inmate was arrested by Montclair Police on April 11, 2023, for robbery. He was booked in at the West Valley Detention Center where he remained until his death.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective F. Demara
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 602300041 H# 2023-052
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
