File # SC233490002

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On Friday, December 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., investigators from The Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody death. It was learned Shaundale Booker, a 21-year-old male from Moreno Valley, was admitted to a local hospital for a recently diagnosed illness.

While Booker was being treated for his illness his medical condition worsened. Hospital medical staff performed life-saving measures. However, he was ultimately pronounced deceased by attending hospital physicians. There were no signs of foul play. Booker’s family was notified of his death.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Arturo Rodriguez at (951) 922–7152.

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File # BC233080002

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On Saturday, November 4, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility responded to an unresponsive male in the intake area. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered life-saving measures. Paramedics responded and assumed life-saving measures. The male, however, was ultimately pronounced deceased.

Deputies secured the area and began an investigation. Investigators from the Corrections Central Investigations Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. The inmate has been identified as 58-year-old Charles Giurbino of Hemet. There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Brett Divine at (951) 922-7152.

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File # RC232570001

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On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in the intake area. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately administered life-saving measures. Paramedics responded and assumed life-saving measures. However, he was ultimately pronounced deceased.

Investigators from the Corrections Central Investigations Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. The inmate has been identified as 48 year old Damon Bietz, of Riverside. There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Art Rodriguez at (951) 922-7152.

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File # BC232390006

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On Sunday, August 27, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in a housing unit. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately administered life-saving measures. Paramedics responded and assumed life-saving measures. However, he was ultimately pronounced deceased.

Investigators from the Corrections Central Investigations Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. The inmate has been identified as 31 year old Tavae Stalks Walker, of Jurupa Valley. There are no signs of foul play, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator Justin Williams at (951) 922-7152.

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File # IC231420002

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On Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:33 PM, deputies assigned to the John J. Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male inmate in a holding cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered life-saving measures. Paramedics and Riverside Fire personnel responded and assumed life-saving measures. The male was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.

Deputies secured the area and began an investigation. Investigators from the Corrections Intelligence Bureau responded and assumed the investigation. At this time, there are no signs of foul play.

On Friday, May 26, 2023, investigators were notified the inmate had passed away at a local hospital despite ongoing medical intervention. The decedent has been identified as 41-year-old Ruben Guzman.

The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Investigator John Layos at (951) 922-7152.

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File # SC230700002

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On Saturday March 11, 2023, at 4:15 P.M. deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office-Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresponsive male inmate. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately administered life-saving measures. American Medical Response and Cal Fire personnel also responded and assumed life-saving measures. Ultimately, American Medical Response pronounced the male inmate deceased at 4:48 P.M.

Riverside Sheriff’s Office investigators responded and assumed the investigation. The cause of death will later be determined by the Coroner’s Bureau. The identification of the victim will not be released at this time pending notification to the family. There are no signs of foul play and due to the ongoing status of the investigation, no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Williams at (951) 696-3050.

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File # RC230360004

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On Sunday, February 5, 2023, at about 1:58 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting a security check of a housing unit and found an unresponsive male inmate in a cell. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately administered life-saving measures. American Medical Response and Riverside Fire personnel also responded and assumed life-saving measures. Despite efforts, paramedics from Riverside Fire Department pronounced the male inmate deceased at 2:30 P.M.

Riverside Sheriff’s Department investigators responded and assumed the investigation. The cause of death will later be determined by the Coroner’s Bureau. The identification of the victim will not be released at this time pending notification to the family. There are no signs of foul play and due to the ongoing status of the investigation, no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Layos at (951) 922-7152.

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File # RC223470004

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On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 12:32 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting a security check of a housing unit and found an unresponsive male inmate in a cell. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately administered life-saving measures. American Medical Response and Riverside Fire personnel responded and assumed life-saving measures. The male inmate was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment. Despite medical intervention efforts, the male inmate was pronounced deceased on December 19, 2022. The decedent was a registered organ donor and remains at the hospital pending completion of the organ donor process.

An investigation into this incident will be conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. There are no signs of foul play and due to the ongoing status of the investigation, no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Layos at (951) 922–7152.

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File # RC223460001

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, about 1:53 AM, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center, responded to the cell of an unresponsive male inmate. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately administered life-saving measures. Riverside Fire Department and American Medical Response personnel responded to the scene and continued life-saving measures. Despite efforts, paramedics from Riverside Fire Department pronounced the male inmate deceased at 2:33 AM.

Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators responded and assumed the investigation. The cause of death will later be determined by the Coroner’s Bureau. The identification of the victim will not be released at this time pending notification to the family. There are no signs of foul play and due to the ongoing status of the investigation, no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator John Layos at 951-922-7152

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File # RC223240003

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On Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3:37 PM, deputies assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the 4000 block of Orange Street in Riverside, were called to the cell of an unresponsive female inmate. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately administered life-saving measures. American Medical Response and Riverside Fire personnel also responded and assumed life-saving measures. Ultimately, paramedics from Riverside Fire Department pronounced the female inmate deceased at 4:08 P.M. Riverside Sheriff’s Department investigators responded and assumed the investigation. The cause of death will later be determined by the Coroner’s Bureau. The identification of the victim will not be released at this time pending notification to the family. There are no signs of foul play and due to the ongoing status of the investigation, no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Investigator Galapir at 951- 955-0156.

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