Arrested Man Found Dead in Jail Cell
A man arrested for public drunkenness at a local restaurant was found dead in his jail cell early Friday.
Police did not release his name, pending notification of relatives.
According to a statement released by the Laguna Beach Police Department, the man was arrested about 11 p.m. Thursday after police, alerted by an employee at the unnamed restaurant, found him “acting strangely” in a restroom. About five hours later, the statement said, he was found unconscious and not breathing in his cell.
Laguna Beach officers and paramedics were unable to revive the man, who was subsequently pronounced dead.
As is customary in jail deaths, police said, the incident is being investigated by the Orange County district attorney’s office.
More to Read
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
