Suspect dies in custody after ‘unwanted person' call at Southern California Walgreens
An investigation is underway following the in-custody death of a man who was allegedly causing a disturbance inside a pharmacy in San Bernardino County late last week.
Deputies responded to an 'unwanted person' call at the Walgreens located on 21650 State Highway 18 in Apple Valley shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department stated in a news release on Monday.
'Deputies arrived and contacted Cesar Villalpando, who was in a stall inside the bathroom. Villalpando appeared to be under the influence of drugs and was detained without incident,' the statement reads
The Sheriff's Department said that medical personnel at the scene cleared Villalpando, 32, for booking, but when they arrived at the High Desert Detention Center around 5:10 p.m., he was unresponsive.
Deputies administered Narcan as jail medical staff attempted life-saving measures, but Villalpando was pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital, according to the release.
Authorities are awaiting the Riverside County Coroner to determine the manner and cause of death.
Meanwhile, the investigation has been assumed by the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division.
Anyone with further information regarding the case was asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Those who prefer to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 800-782-7463 or go to the WeTip website.
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