DATE: August 15, 2025 / 5:15 p.m.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga
DECEDENT: Brandon Robinson, 44-years-old, Resident of Pinon Hills, CA
SUMMARY:
On Friday, August 15, 2025, at about 5:17 p.m., deputies and medical staff at the West Valley Detention Center responded to an inmate, Brandon Robinson, who needed medical attention. Robinson was unresponsive and CPR was performed. Robinson was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine Robinson’s cause of death.
Robinson was arrested on July 5, 2025, for PC 368 (B)(1) – Causing Injury to Elder or Dependent Adult and booked at the High Desert Detention Center. He was later transferred to the West Valley Detention Center where he remained until his death.
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 wetip.com.
Refer: Detective R. Grissom or Sergeant B. Sprague
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 342502276 H# 2025-071
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
