Sheriff’s detectives begin in-custody death investigation of inmate
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 62-year-old inmate, at an Inland Empire hospital.
At 4:14 p.m. on Saturday, West Valley Detention Center deputies discovered that Keith Crossley was unresponsive in his cell.
Medical staff and deputies began life-saving measures on Crossley before he was taken to Inland Empire Hospital. He died at the hospital, sheriff’s officials said.
There were no apparent signs of drug use or trauma, and investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine Crossley’s cause of death, authorities said.
Crossley was arrested on Jan. 15 by the San Bernardino Police Department for a suspected assault with a deadly weapon and probation violation.
He was booked in at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino and later transferred to the West Valley Detention Center, where he remained until his death, sheriff's officials said.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the specialized investigations division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 800-78-CRIME (27463) orwetip.com.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Sheriff’s detectives begin in-custody death investigation of inmate
