Inmate in Santa Ana Jail Dies at Local Hospital

Inmate in Santa Ana Jail Dies at Local Hospital

An investigation was pending Monday into the death of a 77-year-old Orange County Jail inmate. The inmate, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to a hospital on Saturday to be treated for respiratory issues, officials said. The inmate was pronounced dead at the hospital Sunday. The inmate, who was being housed in the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, was booked on Dec. 17 by Tustin police on suspicion of criminal threats and brandis…

An inmate at the O.C. Cental Men’s Jail died after having respiratory-related issues

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2026): On Sunday, February 1, 2026, an inmate who was housed at the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana died at a local hospital. The 77-year-old male inmate was booked by the Tustin Police Department on December 17, 2025, for PC 422 Criminal Threats and PC 417.4 Brandishing a Firearm. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, the inmate was transported to a local area… Source