For Immediate Release:

Sgt. K. Parker

On November 29, 2024, at about 5:30am an inmate in the El Dorado County Jail, South Lake Tahoe, 1051 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA was located unresponsive in his cell. Correctional Officers, jail nursing staff, and El Dorado County Fire personnel attempted life saving measures however the inmate was pronounced deceased a short time later. The identity of the inmate will be provided by the Sheriff’s Office after next of kin has been notified. Due to the critical nature of the incident, the Sheriff’s Office initiated a critical incident protocol as part of the investigation. The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, and the Placerville Police Department are assisting with the investigation. At this time the incident is an active investigation, and no further information will be provided at this time.