Inmate Dies in San Diego Sheriff’s Custody; 2nd in 3 Days
SAN DIEGO—A man became the second in-custody death in three days after he was found unresponsive in his jail cell and later died at the University of California–San Diego Medical Center, the Sheriff’s Department announced June 29.
Pedro Junior Ornelas III, 27, died at the medical center around 10 a.m. on June 28, according to sheriff’s Lt. Joseph Jarjura.
“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.”
Ornelas was arrested June 16 by the California Highway Patrol on a felony warrant on suspicion of pimping and pandering, the lieutenant said. He was also arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and prohibited owner of ammo….