In-Custody Death Investigation 

May 14, 2025 – San Diego County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on May 12, 2025, Sheriff's Homicide investigators were notified a 31-year-old female in Sheriff's custody passed away at a local hospital.

On May 12, 2025, at around 7:25 p.m., Sheriff's Sergeants at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility were performing their routine supervisor checks when they discovered the individual unresponsive inside her cell. Upon observing the situation, the sergeants immediately activated 9-1-1, requested assistance from the facility's medical staff and began CPR. 

Emergency medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) Ambulance #5 and the Santee Fire Department assumed lifesaving measures upon their arrival. AMR Ambulance transported the woman to a local hospital. Despite their efforts, the individual was pronounced deceased at the hospital at about 8:15 p.m.

This individual had been in custody since May 11, 2025, and was facing multiple theft-related charges, including vehicle theft, and resisting an officer.

The identity of the deceased is currently being withheld pending notification of her family. The San Diego Sheriff's Office extends our sympathies to the decedent's family and all those affected by her passing. A Sheriff's Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they navigate through this difficult time.

The Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) has been notified regarding the incident. As is the protocol for all in-custody deaths, the Sheriff's Homicide Unit responded and is conducting a thorough investigation to ensure all aspects of this incident are examined. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff’s Office