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In Custody Death Reported at Martinez Detention Facility

by ECT

At about 12:47 AM today, a Deputy Sheriff was doing a room check at the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF) when he noticed an inmate was unresponsive in his bunk.

The Deputy immediately called for medical assistance and started CPR.

Medical staff at MDF continued life-saving measures. An ambulance and the fire department responded to MDF. The inmate was later pronounced deceased. The 45-year-old male inmate is not being identified at this time.

His death appears to be medically related.

The officer-involved protocol was initiated. Investigators from the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the DA’s Office are conducting an investigation into the death.

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5 comments

Captain Jan 25, 2018 - 6:53 am

The thugs in blue are back at it, just killings people left and right lol, wouldn’t even call the cops on my Coke dealing neighbor cause I might be the one who ends up shot for no reason with these trigger happy cops

??? Just asking Jan 25, 2018 - 12:04 pm

Captain, How will you rate when standing before God on judgement day?

Captain Jan 25, 2018 - 5:27 pm

Honestly probably going to hell, but I at least I’m not in a badge. Though I am considering it.

Lola Saavedra Jan 26, 2018 - 4:35 pm

With your poor attitude, I doubt you’d get that far.

Captain Jan 26, 2018 - 6:00 pm

You would be surprised if you weren’t so incompetent

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