June 24, 2025- San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at about 4:54 a.m., deputies at the Central Detention Center discovered Willie Toa unresponsive in his cell. Deputies and jail medical staff provided medical aid and administered Narcan.  Despite lifesaving measures, Toa was pronounced deceased.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division also responded to the jail and assumed the investigation.  An autopsy will be conducted to determine the manner and cause of death.  

Toa was arrested the day prior by the Redlands Police Department for criminal threats and domestic battery, pending a court hearing.  

Anyone with information regarding 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 www.wetip.com.   

DATE: June 22, 2025 / 4:54 a.m.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: Central Detention Center, 630 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino
DECEDENT: Willie Toa, 30-years-old, Resident of Redlands
Refer: Detective F. Demara
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 302500263  H# 2025-053

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department