Inmate in San Diego County Sheriff’s custody dies; 2nd death in 3 days. 27-year-old Pedro Junior Ornelas III was arrested June 16 by the California Highway Patrol on a felony warrant on suspicion of pimping and pandering.
SAN DIEGO – A man who was found unresponsive in his jail cell died at UCSD Medical Center, becoming the second in-custody death in three days, the Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday.
“We extend our sympathies to the Ornelas family and those affected by his death,” Jarjua said. “A Sheriff’s Family Liaison Officer will support the family as they deal with the loss of a loved one.” He was booked into San Diego Central Jail, Jarjura said. Ornelas lived in San Diego at the time of his arrest.The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit was conducting an investigation. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
“Heimark had medical issues that were identified by sheriff medical staff at the time of his booking,” Jarjura said. “He was admitted to the hospital directly after completing the intake process.”
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