July 31, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff Department officials report on Saturday, July 29, 2023, deputies at the Central Detention Center discovered an inmate, Anthony Ramirez, hanging San Bernardino County Sheriff logoinside a cell. Deputies, along with jail medical staff, immediately provided medical treatment. Ramirez was transported to a local hospital where, despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced deceased.

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation, which is ongoing.

Ramirez was arrested on September 21, 2021, by the San Bernardino Police Department, for possession of a controlled substance while armed, felon in possession of a firearm, and prohibited person in possession of ammunition.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Travis Gagne, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Travis Gagne or Sergeant Gerardo Moreno

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#602300055 / H#2023-084

DATE/TIME: July 29, 2023, 8:42 p.m.

INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation

LOCATION: Central Detention Center, 630 E. Rialto Ave, San Bernardino

DECEASED: Anthony Edward Ramirez, 41-year-old resident of San Bernardino
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department