Over the following days, Medina’s health declined and on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 9:28 p.m., he was pronounced deceased. Investigators from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Medina was arrested on March 15, 2024, after he was contacted by the San Bernardino County Probation Department and found to be in possession of marijuana and items related to honey oil production. He was taken into custody and booked in at the West Valley Detention where he remained until his death.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged 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 J. Applegate or Sgt. N. Craig
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 602400040 H# 2024-049
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
DATE/TIME: June 2, 2024/9:28 p.m.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
DECEDENT(S): Benjamin Jose Medina, 43-year-old resident of Fontana
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department