On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died while in custody. The decedent, David N. Alcazar, was in custody for PC 422 Criminal Threats, PC 646.9(a) Stalking, and PC 594(b)(2)(A) Vandalism. The decedent's manner and means of death are awaiting final determination by the Orange County Coroner.

On March 20, 2023, 47-year-old Todd Whited from Stoystown, PA who was housed at the Central Men’s Jail, Mod A-Tank 5 died at OC Global Medical Center. At the time, Whited was awaiting arraignment. At the conclusion of the Orange County District Attorney’s independent investigation, Whited’s manner of death was determined to be natural, and his cause of death was identified as a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured intracranial aneurysm.  Please click on the following link to view the full letter issued by the OCDA SKM_C750i24031418270 (orangecountyda.org).

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Central Men’s Jail died while in custody. The decedent, Arthur Manzo, was in custody for PC 422 (Criminal Threats) and PC 417.4 (Brandishing a Firearm). The decedent’s manner and means of death are awaiting final determination following an independent autopsy and toxicology. 

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died while in custody. The decedent, Dennis Gomez, was in custody for PC 594 (Vandalism) and PC 186.22 (Criminal Street Gang Enhancement). The decedent’s manner and means of death are awaiting final determination following an independent autopsy and toxicology.

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died while in custody. The decedent, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was in custody for VC 10851 (Vehicle Theft) PC 496c(a) (Possessing/Receiving a Stolen Vehicle) and PC 148 (Obstructing Resisting a Peace Officer). The decedent’s manner and means of death are awaiting final determination following an independent autopsy and toxicology.