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Investigation Launched into Recent Shasta County Jail Deaths
Authorities in Shasta County are currently looking into the second death at the Shasta County Jail in a span of two weeks, marking the third death since December. The most recent incident occurred when inmates raised alarm to jail officials about an unresponsive man in his cell around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s department.
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Details of the Incident
Despite efforts from deputies to revive the man before medics arrived, they were unable to save him. The inmate was later identified as Jedidiah Clinton Peltier, a 45-year-old resident of Redding. Peltier had a record of 15 misdemeanor and felony cases dating back to 2017, ranging from drug possession to failure to appear in court.
On February 15, another inmate, Raymond Leon Burns, was also found unresponsive in his cell and was declared dead shortly thereafter. A postmortem examination was scheduled, with officials stating that foul play was not suspected in Burns’ case.
Past Incidents
Earlier in December, Jonathan DeJesus Hurtado, 24, of Shasta Lake, passed away due to a suspected fentanyl overdose. Following Hurtado’s death, three other inmates were treated for suspected fentanyl overdoses within days. While the other inmates survived with the help of Narcan, Hurtado could not be revived.
Authorities indicated that Hurtado was in custody for a parole violation and failure to appear warrants since mid-October. Sheriff’s office spokesman Tim Mapes mentioned in December that the source of fentanyl within the jail was unknown.
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Efforts to Combat Contraband
Mapes highlighted the rigorous search process every inmate undergoes upon arrival at the Shasta County Jail to prevent contraband from entering. However, the elusive nature of fentanyl makes it difficult to detect, with even trace amounts proving lethal.
For further inquiries or tips, reporter Damon Arthur can be reached at 530-338-8834 or via email at damon.arthur@redding.com. Stay updated on the latest news by subscribing today!
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