May 8, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, deputies at the West Valley Detention Center found Jabari Betts in his cell suffering from a medical emergency.  Jail medical staff also responded to the cell to evaluate Betts.  The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department responded to the jail as Betts’ health rapidly declined.  Betts stopped breathing and Fire Department personnel began CPR.  Betts was transported to a hospital where he was admitted for treatment of a pre-existing medical issue.  

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at about 5:34 a.m., Betts was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division assumed the investigation.  

Betts was arrested on April 24, 2025, at the Victor Valley Global Medical Center after threatening security staff.  Deputies obtained medical clearance from a hospital prior to his booking. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident 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 www.wetip.com.   

DATE: May 1, 2025, at 5:34 a.m.

INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation

LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga

DECEDENT: Jabari Betts, 47-years-old, Transient of Victorville 

Refer: Detective S. Crowl 

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. H2025-029  DR# 342501302

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department