DATE/TIME: January 8, 2022 / 12:40 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer
LOCATION: West Valley Detention Center, Rancho Cucamonga
SUSPECT(S): Samuel Amador, 42-year-old Inmate
VICTIM(S): San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff
SUMMARY: On Saturday, January 8, 2022, a deputy sheriff assigned to the West Valley Detention Center was moving an inmate, Samuel Amador, from his cell to the outside recreation yard. As the deputy was preparing to search the inmate, the inmate retrieved a jail-made weapon he had hidden in his clothing. The inmate used the weapon to assault the deputy. Although seriously injured, the deputy fought off the armed inmate and was able to secure him in a cell.
Responding deputies rendered medical aid to the deputy. The deputy was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries. He is now recovering at home and is expected to make a full recovery.
During a search, Deputies recovered an approximate six inch knife in the possession of the inmate. The inmate will be booked on an additional charge of attempted murder on a Peace Officer.
Refer: Sergeant Michael Salazar
Station: West Valley Detention Center
Phone No. 909-463-5000
Case No. 342200034
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
