DATE/TIME: June 11, 2024 / 4:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
DECEDENT(S): Kim Ray Stevens, 61-year-old male resident of Fontana
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at about 4:00 p.m., inmate Kim Ray Stevens was taken to the hospital for ongoing care he was receiving for a serious medical condition. During the medical examination, Stevens went into cardiac arrest. Lifesaving measures were attempted; however, he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.
Stevens was arrested on December 6, 2024, by the Rialto Police Department on several warrants for public intoxication and vandalism and remained in custody until his death.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Detective D. Gosswiller or Sgt. M. Warrick
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 602400042 H# 2024-051
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
