Case 2021-13541 - 04022026_Redacted

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the booking area located on the first floor. Sanchez stated she was in the booking intake area when she heard a radio transmission (10-49 4 Charlie). As soon as she heard that call, she grabbed the emergency crash cart and proceeded to 4 Charlie with other medical staff. As she was on her way, she heard another radio transmission advising 10-49 4 Charlie man down. When she arrived at 4 Charlie cell 17, other medical staff were on scene. LVN Carolina Pena and LVN Arianda Zamora were performing CPR on Samuel. Sanchez saw that Samuel was in a supine position as Zamora and Pena were performing CPR. Samuel was unresponsive. Samuel¶s limbs and fingertips were blue in color. Samuel was cool to the touch. Sanchez said that an AED was applied. Sanchez said that she observed red ligature mark on the front of Samuel¶s neck. She did not observed any other injuries on his body. Sanchez said she observed a bed sheet tied to a metal table inside the cell, which was approximately 5 feet to 6 feet off the ground. We concluded the interview. 1525 Hours We then interviewed Ariadne Zamora. Zamora is an LVN and works for Naph Care. She has been assigned to the Santa Ana Jail for approximately 6 years. On today¶s date, she was assigned to the 3rd floor of the jail when she heard ³medical,´over the radio. Zamora said she was the first to respond and say, ³Medical enroute.´Zamora said that the distress on the officer¶s voice made her think that medical was indeed needed. Zamora grabbed their red medical bag. Caroline Pena, Nurse Practitioner Rhea Marana and Zamora proceeded to 4 Charlie module. Pena was ahead of her. As she was responding, she heard over the jail radio that they were needed at cell 17. Upon her arrival, she observed Correction Officer Zavala and LVN Pena in the cell. Zamora observed Samuel in a supine position. Pena was attempting to check for a pulse on Samuel. Pena began to perform CPR on Samuel. Zamora alternated with Pena in performing CPR. An AED was placed on Samuel. The AED device advised not to shock Samuel and they continued to perform CPR. Zamora observed that Samuel was pale and his lips were bluish in color. Zamora said she scanned the cell and observed a sheet hanging, which was tied to a top shelf/table. Zamora stated Samuel looked familiar to her and did not know him. She observed a ligature mark on his neck and did not observed any other injuries. We concluded the interview. 1536 Hours We interviewed Nurse Practitioner Rhea Marana. Marana works for Naph Care. She has been assigned to the Santa Ana Jail for approximately 3 years. On today¶s date, Marana was on the 3rd floor when she heard the LVN¶s (Zamora and Pena) say, ³Let¶s go!´Marana was advised they were needed in 4 Charlie. When she arrived at 4 Charlie, Marana observed Samuel in a supine position on the floor and Pena had begun to preform CPR. Marana observed Zamora, Pena and Correction Officer Zavala performed CPR on Samuel. Marana did not observe any injuries on Samuel. At first, she believed Samuel might have overdosed. Narcan was administered to Samuel. An AED was used on Samuel. The AED advised not to shock Samuel. They continued to perform CPR on Samuel until paramedics arrived. Paramedics arrived and continued to perform life saving measures on Samuel. The paramedics were in communication with Dr. Chen from Orange County Global Medical Center. At approximately 1147 hours, Samuel was pronounced deceased. Santa Ana PD 2021-13541 10 of 15