West Valley Detention Center In-Custody Death Investigation
DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 10th, 2014 / 9:27 P.M.
INCIDENT: In-Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, 9500 Etiwanda Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. 91739
VICTIM: Adult male - Name withheld pending next of kin notification
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, July 10th, 2014 at approximately 9:27 p.m., deputies discovered the victim alone in a cell suffering from an apparent medical emergency. Deputies and medical staff began treating the victim while emergency medical services were summoned to the scene. He was transported to Kaiser Fontana Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An autopsy has been scheduled at the Riverside County Coroner's Office to determine the cause of death.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective J. Janowicz or Detective J. Steers at (909)387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective J. Janowicz or Detective J. Steers
Station: Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-387-3589
Case No. 601400158 – H#2014-064
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700