Families and activists speak with RyanHillNews after the San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced two inmates have died in-custody within the last three days.
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced two inmates have died in-custody in three days on Thursday."So my brother died July 20th, 2021. He was number seven of I believe 18 deaths that year,” Weddle said.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department records show there were 19 in-custody deaths last year. So far in 2023, there are six in-custody deaths per the department’s records at the last count on June 23rd. ABC 10news reached out to the Sheriff's Department about the latest in-custody deaths and what's being done to improve the safety and wellness of those in-custody.“The Sheriff's Department extends our sympathies to everyone affected by the death of Pedro Ornelas and Paul Heimark. We are committed to the safety and security of everyone who is in our custody. Mr. Heimark was remanded to Sheriff's custody by the court.
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