On Monday, March 11, 2024, an Orange County Jail inmate housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Module B died at the Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. The decedent was a 36-year-old Hispanic male who was awaiting trial.  The decedent's manner and mode of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.

On Thursday, April 13, 2023, 37-year-old Brian Schaar from Los Angeles, CA who was housed at the Intake Release Center in Module L died at Orange County Global Medical Center, Santa Ana. At the time, Schaar was awaiting trial.  At the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney’s independent investigation, Schaar's manner of death was determined to be natural, and his cause of death was identified as dilated cardiomyopathy. Please click on the following link to view the full letter issued by the OCDA Schaar-Brian-OCSD-SA-23-001160-Final-Signed-Letter-2.pdf (orangecountyda.org).

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Central Men’s Jail died while in custody. The decedent, Arthur Manzo, was in custody for PC 422 (Criminal Threats) and PC 417.4 (Brandishing a Firearm). The decedent’s manner and means of death are awaiting final determination following an independent autopsy and toxicology. 

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died while in custody. The decedent, Dennis Gomez, was in custody for PC 594 (Vandalism) and PC 186.22 (Criminal Street Gang Enhancement). The decedent’s manner and means of death are awaiting final determination following an independent autopsy and toxicology.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died while in custody. The decedent, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was in custody for VC 10851 (Vehicle Theft) PC 496c(a) (Possessing/Receiving a Stolen Vehicle) and PC 148 (Obstructing Resisting a Peace Officer). The decedent’s manner and means of death are awaiting final determination following an independent autopsy and toxicology.