07/26/24

Inmate Death at Main Jail

On Friday, July 26, 2024, at approximately 11:15 A.M., Main Jail Deputies responded to a cell in the 300 pod of 8-East regarding two unresponsive male inmates. Both inmates were removed from the cell, and Deputies immediately began to administer first aid. Narcan was also administered to both inmates multiple times, as staff continued first aid until Fire Department personnel arrived.

One of the inmates was revived and began to breathe on his own. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and ultimately medically cleared for incarceration. He has since returned to the Main Jail.
Unfortunately, his 40-year-old cellmate was pronounced deceased at the jail. He had been in custody since June 22, 2024.
The Sheriff's Office will complete a thorough inmate death investigation in accordance with department procedures and state laws. The Sacramento County Coroner's Office will determine the cause of death and forward its findings as prescribed by law. The Coroner's Office will release the name of the deceased per their protocols.

Sergeant Amar Gandhi
Sheriff's Spokesman