Inmate Found Dead in Cell of Contra Costa County Jail

Inmate found dead in cell of Contra Costa County jail

An inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility died in custody Sunday, authorities said.

Police Investigating Inmate Death at Carson City Jail

(Carson City, NV) – An investigation is underway after an inmate at the Carson City Jail was found dead over the weekend. Firefighters and paramedics were summoned to the jail just after 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, but despite life-saving measures, the inmate was pronounced dead around 1:50. Their name was not released but initial reports say another inmate alerted detention staff of a medical emergency near the shower area. They were able to …

Inmate dies while in custody at a Contra Costa detention facility

By Brandon Downs An investigation is underway after a man died in custody at a Contra Costa detention facility on Sunday, authorities said.  The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy found an inmate responsive in his cell at the Martinez Detention Facility just after 5 p.m. Medical staff responded, as well as firefighters and an ambulance, but the inmate died at the scene, authorities said. The inmate was identified as 62-year-old V…

Inmate found dead in cell of California's Contra Costa County jail

MARTINEZ, Calif. — An inmate at the Martinez Detention Facility died in custody Sunday, authorities said. A Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office deputy found 62-year-old Victor Jose Faria unresponsive in his cell in the B module of the facility ...

Inmate Dies at Martinez Jail, With Sheriff Investigating Bay Area Telegraph

MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA – Tragically, an inmate has died while in custody at the main jail in Martinez. Contra Costa County sheriff’s officials say they are investigating after a man died while in custody at the Martinez Detention Facility on Sunday evening. According to sheriff’s officials, a deputy found an inmate unresponsive in his cell in … The post Inmate Dies at Martinez Jail, With Sheriff Investigating appeared first on Bay Area Telegraph.

Investigation Underway After Unhoused Man Found Unresponsive in Martinez Jail Cell

The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office is investigating an in-custody death of Victor Faria, 62, at Martinez Detention Facility.