An inmates time in PC could be temporary, or it could last the entirety of their sentence. All professionals visiting Santa Rita Jail for contact visits must submit proof of a negative PCR Covid test taken within 48-hours of the scheduled visit. Instead, her mother's visit was "canceled," and she ended up finding out her son was dead. Drug issues: His brother told deputies Wilhite "constantly used illicit drugs." He had a sister, two adult children and a step-daughter. But, they would be rare. Hypoxic encephalopathy, organ failure, cardiac arrest, acute pulmonary embolism. Name: Leonard BrownAge:36Arrested:Date of death:03/1022Total time in jail:Occupation: Race:Cause of death: SuicideDrug issues:Restraints:Narrative: On the same day that Brown attempted suicide, a family friend tried to reach him but was told he had been "released," according to Yolanda Huang, an attorney who spoke with his mother. Name: Dujuan Armstrong (There is a press hold on the coroners report, however the autopsy was obtained by 2 Investigates)Age: 23Arrested: Convicted of residential burglary on May 8. Name: Michael Hermon *The sheriffdisputes that Hermon died in Santa Rita Jail custody, despite his name being released under a Public Records Act by the coroner's office as an in-custody death. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Some of his narrative is redacted, including what he said in his note. His liver and lungs were congested. He was accepted at Princeton University, but chose the PhD program at the University of Utah where he graduated with a doctorate in philosophy, his family said. Housing Unit West 7, first in Pod C, Cell 5 and moved to Pod E, Cell 5. Family told the East Bay Times it should have been obvious to anyone that Stubbs couldnt have killed his wife, or anyone for that matter. Her medical file was included in her case file. He also had a contusion on his forehead and a laceration on his nose. Call 925-551-6500 to confirm. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. There were blood stains on the concrete table, the wall and the floor. Ray Kelly, a spokesman for the Alameda County Sheriff's Office, which runs the jail, says it's the second . Please log in again. If you intend to ask to be seperated from the general population in a county jail, you . The ex-wife hung up the phone when deputies called. Lisa Fernandez is a reporter for KTVU. Deputies wrote "he was housed alone during his stay at the Santa Rita Jail. Narrative: Armstrong had appeared for his second consecutive weekend in the jail inmate program. 21 NO. Staff administered five doses of Narcan, but they were unsuccessful. Name: Charles JohnsonAge:45Arrested:Date of death:2/4/2023Total time in jail:Occupation: Race:Cause of death:Drug issues:Restraints:Narrative: Johnson died in Housing Unit 6, which is being used as a 5-day COVID quarantine intake area. No criminal cases found in Alameda County Superior Court online records search. The "K-10" designation, also on a red wristband, is reserved for protective custody inmates who require single-man cells, suspected or confirmed prison gang member dropouts. Deputies found Lofton with a "ligature constructed from a jail-issued bedsheet about his neck and tied to the top bunk" as they were distributing medicine. Close surveillance can help keep the peace, and ideally, PC units have numerous guards, clear sightlines from . More information, social media memes, and . Name: Lawrence James MonroeAge: 28Arrested: 12/9/2014Date of death: 12/10/2014Total time in jail: One dayOccupation: StudentRace: BlackCause of death: Natural. Narrative: About 2:30 a.m., a deputy saw Villalta sitting along on his bunk. He "wanted to be free like a bird," she said. Date of death: 2/27/2014Total time in jail: 17 daysOccupation: HousekeeperRace: MexicanCause of death: Suicide. Deputies found an ex-wife who said he had no real contact with family. Maximum security. And, that leads us to todays topic: protective custody in prison what is it and how does it work? To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Armstrong wasa father and lived with his mother in Oakland. When they got to the hospital, Aguilars eyes were glazed and were half opened. When you are in protective custody, you remain in your cell up to 23 hours per day. She said a captain acknowledged to her there was a computer glitch, which is why Laventure hadnt been logged into the system. There are 66 body camera video files that exist as well as fixed video from the jail, which have not been released. Drug issues: NoneRestraints: None listedNarrative: He was divorced and had two sons, along with mother and uncle. Restraints: NoNarrative: The coroner's report states that Thomas was found partially suspended from a gate at the jail with a noose fashionedfrom a bedsheet around his neck on June 30. He was booked on charges of carjacking, being a felon in possession of a firearm, burglary, reckless evading, resisting arrest and possession of stolen property. Medical complications following acute myocardial infarction and coronary atherosclerosis.Investigative agency: Alameda County Sheriff/Andrea GoldenIsolation: No, cell T-2.Health and/or mental issues: His sister said he had always been a heavy drinker but had never had a seizure before. Drug issues: None listedRestraints: NoNarrative: Stubbs was initially not let into Santa Rita because he had dangerously low blood sugar and diabetes. Occupation: Not listedRace: East IndianCause of death: Suicide by hanging/asphyxiationInvestigative agency: Alameda County Sheriff/Matthew MedldrumIsolation: Sort of. Name: Melvin Stubbs Jr.Age: 65Arrested: 3/5/2016. 2 Investigates obtained the report on Jan. 20, 2020. In response to the risks posed by COVID-19, ACSO and Wellpath, SRJ's medical provider, have taken numerous steps consistent with, or exceeding national corrections standards. Eleven arguments for voting against $318 million for the the Santa Rita Jail and investing in community-based mental health programsAlameda County Board of Supervisors meeting - Tuesday, May 12, 1:30 p.m. He had a grandfather and brother. According to the deputy's narrative provided on Jan. 20, 2020, nothing seemed wrong with Reyes at 3 p.m. after he had visited with his wife. He suffered from schizophrenia. And they took him off suicide watch anyway. Housing Unit 9, Cell C10. Online records show he was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Health and/or mental issues: Yes, but redacted. I should also note that some states with large prison systems have designated specific facilities for vulnerable populations. He also left a note for his mother and mentioned having regret about doing something to his sister. Nelson was taken to the hospital, where doctors said he suffered from a brain bleed and a fractured spine. She took her morning medication. At 4:20 p.m., a deputy passed by and saw that Reyes' cell door was covered with cardboard as the evening food trays were passed out. However, an autopsy provided by the family shows he was having medical problems in a cell and suffered a heart attack on the sheriff's bus. Masterson had a wife and an ex-wife and family in San Joaquin County. Elizabeth Laurel, 39, was booked into the Santa Rita jail on drug charges Saturday only to be found unresponsive in her cell two days later during a general observation of the unit in which she was housed, KRON 4 and KTVU reported Tuesday. All you have to do to request protective custody is to tell a guard. Date of death: 12/10/2015Total time in jail: 12 daysOccupation: SupervisorRace: BlackCause of death: Suicide by hangingInvestigative agency: Alameda County Sheriff/Jason HenshawIsolation: Yes and no. The report states he had "suicidal ideations" before being found. Investigative agency: Alameda County Sheriff/Shawn SobreroIsolation: No. 3.2 Protective custody - version 1.1 Page 2 of 27 The current version of this document is maintained on the Custodial Operations Policy & Procedures Intranet page. The Chronicle first identified the suspect as James Hunter, 22. No lawsuit. Drug issues: None listedRestraints: None listedNarrative: Housing unit 35 as a minimum security inmate. At 8:30 p.m. that night, he had been using his jail-issued tablet as a phone to talk to someone. The clinching straps of The Wrap were tightened such that his torso was bentcompressing his obese abdomenFinally, an opaque spit mask covered his face, including his nose and mouth. He was transferred to Napa State Hospital from Nov. 6, 2015 and returned on Feb. 1, 2016,Health and/or mental issues: Yes, he was classified as a mental health inmate. Dublin, CA 94568 Phone: 925-551-6500 Santa Rita Jail - Alameda County Detention INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE - AT THE JAIL 5325 Broder Blvd. DUBLIN, Calif. - Santa Rita Jail based in Dublin, Calif., has the highest number of in-custody deaths in the Bay Area, and has an even higher jail death rate than Los Angeles County, which has the largest jail system in the country. He also refused to eat or drink, and the suit alleges no one in jail was supervising his mental and physical health. Inmates told deputies he seemed fine and had played chess the previous day during recreation time. Notorious criminals, high-profile, Essentially, an inmate, for their own protection, is moved into a solitary confinement-like situation to avoid interaction with other inmates, Calen Weiss writes in, . Jennifer said her brother's phone card wasn't working and he wasn't getting the medication he needed. Wilhite took medication, but "not all the time like he should have," his ex-wife said. He had hung himself with a sheet. Name: Marquis "Leilani" Nathaniel JacksonAge: 33Arrested: 9/28/2015 Jackson has 14 criminal cases in the system ranging from possession of a controlled substance to a transient failing to register to revocation of parole, the last arrest. Name: Christopher Crosby (coroners report not available)Age: 31Arrested: Feb 2018. Health and/or mental issues: It appears as though he might have had a head injury. He also had mental issues and other medical issues, which were redacted. Name: Nelson ChiaAge:73Arrested:10/27/2022Date of death:10/28/2022Total time in jail:A few hoursOccupation: Race:AsianCause of death: SuicideDrug issues:Restraints:Narrative: Chia was arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his girlfriend. Drug issues: YesRestraints: None listedNarrative: He was arrested on a Sunday morning and CHP officers took him to the now-closed Glenn Dyer Jail in Oakland where he began "behaving strangely." Name: Eric Steven BuenoAge: 46Arrested: 12/03/2014. One year and 10months, since February 2018. Health and/or mental issues: Inmates told deputies that Gomez was suicidal. Madrigal was then transported him to Santa Rita Jail. He was cleared at the hospital to return to jail. Date of death: 7/24/2019Total time in jail: Five months. The sheriffs policy is that deputies transport inmates to programs, however, lawyers in a federal civil rights lawsuit contend they have never seen any evidence of that. No known lawsuits. The sheriff's office said he was released under the "Compassionate Release program," but no details were provided. Drug issues: None listedNarrative: Oldham had been placed in the outpatient unit and given a mattress on the floor "for safety." There was a press hold on his death, which was lifted on Dec. 24., nearly one month later. Name: Bryan Todd StreicherAge: 45Arrested: 6/18/2014. Health and/or mental issues: He had been taking some type of medication, the sheriffs report states. He died at Valley Care Medical Center. There was a struggle and he was placed in a WRAP. Christopher Crosby was arrested on attempted murder charges in Berkeley in February 2018. He had an ex-wife, a child and parents. He killed himself in Santa Rita on Dec. 4, 2019. "They killed him," she said. An inmate said that Villalta was depressed because his court case was not going well and his family stopped contacting him. Pending Release applies to inmates housed at Santa Rita Jail and Glenn E. Dyer Detention Facility who have begun the administrative process required to facilitate the inmate's release. He learned of the injuries on March 17, four days after they occurred and was told that he would not be allowed to visit his son. He was manic. There, Burris alleges that jail deputies ignored Madrigals parents pleas to have him examined by a mental health professional and/or transferred to a mental health facility. Traci Gonzalez said her son, Mark Leventure, hated to be cooped up. Housing Unit 9, Cell F-11. He had actually asked to be alone to get out of the general population. The contents were redacted. One handwritten letter in the cell, dated July 24, outlined Reyes' love for his wife and their son but also his disgust that she was cheating on him. She said that he was being "punished" for his mental health issues, and deputies thought he was "hostile," when he really needed help. Former law enforcement officials, judges, and prosecuting attorneys who are sentenced to prison also need protective custody.