DATE: October 1, 2024
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Ave., Rancho Cucamonga
DECEDENT(S): Adult Male
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at approximately 8:22 p.m., an adult male inmate at West Valley Detention Center was found to be unresponsive in his housing unit. Deputies and facility medical personnel provided medical aid and emergency medical personnel from Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department and AMR responded. Despite life saving measures, the male was pronounced deceased.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. No signs of foul play were detected during the initial investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Antonio Alcala, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Antonio Alcala or Sergeant Troy Mooradian
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#342401125 / H#2024-102
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
