Jury Rules Police Didn't Cause Elderly Woman's Death During Arrest In East Bay

Jury Rules Police Didn't Cause Elderly Woman's Death During Arrest In East Bay

Jurors ruled after prosecutors concluded a stroke, rather than police restraint, caused Ramirez's death in 2025.

Police did not use excessive force in Ramirez's death, coroner's office says

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office that police officers Peachman and Tjhia had the legal authority to detain and arrest Yolanda Ramirez of Brentwood when they responded to a domestic disturbance call at the residence. Peachman and Tjhia used…

DA clears officers in Yolanda Ramirez arrest and subsequent death

Investigators say Brentwood Police Department used "reasonable force" in tragic 2025 incident

DA clears Brentwood police officers in Yolanda Ramirez arrest and subsequent death

Investigators say Brentwood Police Department used "reasonable force" in tragic 2025 incident.

Death of woman in Brentwood police custody was caused by a stroke, DA says

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday that the 2025 death of a woman one week after her arrest by Brentwood police was caused by a...

DA Clears Officers in Arrest, Death of Yolanda Ramirez

The Contra Costa district attorney's office says officers used "reasonable force" during the arrest of Yolanda Ramirez and that she died of health issues. The post DA Clears Officers in Arrest, Death of Yolanda Ramirez first appeared on The Contra Costa Pulse.