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Posted on: December 18, 2023

2023-09384

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 13, 2023

2023-09245

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 13, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # RC233470002

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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 6:51 a.m., deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail m...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 5, 2023

2023-08208

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 5, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Thurm

File # BC233080002

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On Saturday, November 4, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility responded to an unresponsive male in the intake area. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 18, 2023

2023-06960

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 18, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # SC232610002

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On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 15, 2023

2023-06857

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 14, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC232570001

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On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in the intake area. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately admin...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 29, 2023

2023-06390

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 28, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # BC232390006

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On Sunday, August 27, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in a housing unit. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately administ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 14, 2023

2023-06057

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 14, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # IC232260002

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On August 14, 2023, at 12:36 a.m., deputies from the John Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered lif...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: July 6, 2023

2023-05026

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: July 6, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC231860001

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On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody death. It was learned Astrid Johnson, a 62-ye...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: May 27, 2023

2022-04095

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: May 27, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Richard Carroll

File # IC231420002

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On Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:33 PM, deputies assigned to the John J. Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male inmate in a holding cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediat...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: March 12, 2023

2022-02092

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: March 12, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Lieutenant Flakes

File # SC230700002

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On Saturday March 11, 2023, at 4:15 P.M. deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office-Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresponsive male inmate...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: February 6, 2023

2022-01099

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: February 6, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC230360004

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On Sunday, February 5, 2023, at about 1:58 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting a secur...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # SC230120001

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On January 12, 2023, at 1:31 hours, deputies assigned to the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center were alerted of a disturbance coming from within one of the cells. Deputies went to investigate and fou...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: January 12, 2023

2022-00352

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 29, 2022

2022-10962

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 21, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223470004

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On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 12:32 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 12, 2022

2022-10688

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 12, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223460001

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, about 1:53 AM, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center, responded to the...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 21, 2022

2022-09949

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 20, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223240003

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On Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3:37 PM, deputies assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the 4000 block of Orange Street in Riverside, were calle...

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In-Custody Deaths