San Bernardino County detectives investigating inmate death at West Valley Detention Center

Last Updated on July 28, 2025 by The HD Post Staff

Photo credit: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – On Saturday, July 26, 2025, deputies at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga found a 57-year-old male unresponsive in his cell.

Deputies and jail medical staff provided aid until emergency personnel arrived. Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced deceased.

Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations detectives are leading the investigation. Cause and manner of death await autopsy. Release of the decedent’s identity is pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Ed Badillo, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904.

Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

San Bernardino County detectives investigating inmate death at West Valley Detention Center

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