Center were conducting hourly safety checks and discovered an unresponsive inmate inside a cell. Deputies and jail medical staff provided emergency medical care until the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department arrived and assumed the lifesaving efforts. The inmate, however, was pronounced deceased. The Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation, detectives learned the decedent had been hospitalized in the weeks prior and was suffering from numerous serious medical conditions. The decedent was transported to the Coroner’s Office where an autopsy will be conducted.
The decedent was arrested in May 2024 by the Hesperia Sheriff’s Staton for attempted murder and remained in custody until his death.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked 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 T. Loup or Sergeant J. Giles
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 342500260 / H# 2025-006
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
DATE/TIME: January 22, 2024 / 5:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
DECEDENT: 77-year-old Adult Male (Next of Kin Notification Pending)
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
