May 9, 2024 - San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report on Friday, May 3, 2024, at approximately 9:40 a.m., Elizabeth Ardon was found unresponsive in her cell. Deputies San Bernardino County Sheriff logoand jail medical staff rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. Ardon was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and are conducting the investigation. Ardon’s cause of death is pending autopsy.

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

Refer: Detective Jacob Rollins or Sergeant Michael Warrick

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 890-4904

Case No. DR#342400524 / H#2024-039

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner


DATE/TIME: May 3, 2024, 9:40 a.m.

INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation

LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Ave., Rancho Cucamonga 

DECEDENT(S): Elizabeth Maria Ardon, 23-year-old Resident of Phelan
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department