The man was found unresponsive in his jail cell.
Tag: Mendocino County Jail
Posted inMendocino
5 incarcerated people overdose in their cells at Mendocino County Jail — 1 dies at hospital (UPDATED 3/3/24 — Victim identified)
MCSO has identified the victim as 40-year-old Artemio Ortega Reyes from Ukiah.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Mendocino County CEO appointed to organization that facilitates capital project financing
Board also approved bonds for county jail expansion in the special meeting.
Posted inPolitics & Government
County jail expansion facing $2-4 million funding shortfall, year-long construction delay
The Board of Supervisors will ask the state for more funds.
Posted inPolice & Courts
Supervisors postpone $3.5M for jailhouse healthcare over concerns about inmates in crisis
“The Sheriff was extremely pleased with NaphCare on what they’ve done for our, our clientele,” Undersheriff Darren Brewster said. “The lack of lawsuits, deaths at the jail, it’s extremely impressive.”