Deputies at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga discovered a 57-year-old male inmate unresponsive in his cell on July 26, 2025. Jail staff and medical personnel attempted to provide aid until emergency responders arrived, but the man was pronounced dead.
Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division are handling the case. The cause and manner of death will be determined following an autopsy. The inmate’s identity has not been released 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.”
For further details, Detective Ed Badillo or Sergeant Nicolas Craig can be reached at the Specialized Investigations Division by calling (909) 890-4904.
Sheriff Shannon D. Dicus serves as Sheriff-Coroner for San Bernardino County.
