An inmate facing drug charges died at the Theo Lacy Facility

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ORANGE, Ca. (September 25, 2024) – On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died.

48-year-old Jason Castillo of Anaheim was booked into jail on September 22, 2024, by the Anaheim Police Department for CPC 1203.2 – Probation Violation and CPC 4573.8 – Possessing Drugs/Paraphernalia in Prison/Jail.

On the evening of September 24, Castillo was found unresponsive in his cell. Deputies and correctional medical staff attempted life-saving measures. He was pronounced deceased at the Theo Lacy Facility at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Castillo had one cellmate at the time of his passing, but his death does not appear to be suspicious. A final cause of death will be determined following an independent autopsy and toxicology.

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office will investigate the in-custody death. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an in-custody death review. No additional information will be released at this time.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions.

When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.