September 29, 2023 - San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on September 28, 2023, Sheriff's Homicide investigators were notified 63-year-old Kenneth Galen Bach, an individual in Sheriff's custody, passed away at around 4:00 a.m. Deputies located Bach unresponsive in his cell. Deputies and jail medical staff immediately provided medical aid, utilized an AED device, performed CPR, and administered Naloxone in an attempt to revive Bach.  San Diego Fire Department personnel assumed life saving measures upon their arrival.  

We extend our sympathies to the Bach family and those affected by his passing. A Sheriff's Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they deal with their loss.

On September 25, 2023, Bach was arrested by the Chula Vista Police Department for 422(a) PC – Criminal Threats and 594(B)(1) PC – Felony Vandalism. He was booked into the San Diego Central Jail. Bach resided in the city of Chula Vista at the time of his arrest.

The Citizen's Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) was notified of this incident.

As is the protocol for all in-custody deaths, the Sheriff's Homicide Unit will conduct a thorough investigation. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Department