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NEWS RELEASE: In-custody death of inmate from Intake Release Center
SANTA ANA, Ca. (July 20, 2020) –At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 19, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana was pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
During a facility transfer on Saturday, July 18, deputies noticed the inmate wasn't feeling well and took him to be seen by Correctional Health Services. The inmate, a 57-year-old man, was then transferred to a local hospital yesterday and was pronounced deceased early this morning.
The inmate was booked into custody by the Orange Police Department on July 16, 2020 for a parole violation.
Preliminary, there are no suspicious circumstances and no signs of trauma to the decedent. At the time of his death, the decedent was housed in a two-man cell and was not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
Per protocol, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office will investigate the in-custody death. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an in-custody death review. No additional information will be released at this time.
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Take steps to safeguard your cars and valuables during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Approximately 10 times a day, someone is a victim of vehicle-related property crime in Orange County, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Crime Analysis Detail.
From January to June, the department has seen an overall increase in vehicle-related crime in OCSD’s jurisdiction with 1,880 total crimes reported.
Vehicle theft, which means a suspect stole from an unlocked vehicle, accounts for the largest number of vehicle-related crime in the Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction with 892 reported crimes – 309 for grand theft and 582 for petty theft.
There were 508 vehicle burglaries, or using force to break into a vehicle to steal items, and 480 reported stolen vehicles in the six-month period.
There are many things you can do to prevent becoming a victim of vehicle-related property crime:
- Always be sure to lock your vehicles. Before going to bed, make it a habit to double check that your car is locked and your windows are up.
- Never leave valuables in plain sight. If you cannot leave your valuables at home, make sure to stow them under your seat or in the trunk.
- Hide even the seemingly insignificant items. Thieves most often peek into windows to determine whether there is anything of value in the car. Having any items out may signal to criminals there may be something more valuable hidden inside.
- Consider installing an alarm system or an anti-theft device.
If you are a victim of a vehicle-related crime, call Sheriff’s Department dispatch at 714-647-7000 or 949-770-6011. If you witness a crime in progress, please call 9-1-1.