Case 2025-01082 - 06162026_REDACTED

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Thursday, January 16, 2025: While at my designated workstation at the Santa Ana Police Department, Detective Sergeant M. Lemmon #3174 notified me of an in-custody death that had occurred. Detective Sergeant Lemmon requested that I respond to the Santa Ana Detention Facility to assist with the investigation. 1615 hours: Santa Ana Police Department Correctional Supervisor E. Villegas #3098 conducted a briefing with Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Detectives, Santa Ana Police Department Professional Standards Unit Inspectors, and Investigators from the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, regarding the in-custody death, timeline of events and actions of personnel involved. At the conclusion of the briefing, I was assigned to interview Registered Nurse with Investigator Dave Melnyk. Below is a summary of the interview. stated he has been a registered nurse for approximately 2 years and has worked at the Santa Ana jail since July of 2024. currently works Wednesdays – Fridays from 0600 – 1830 hours. Today, at approximately 1328 hours, checked Freddie Washington’s vitals which were normal. At that time, Washington showed no signs of distress. Shortly thereafter, heard a medical aid request via radio near the elevator. responded and observed Washington handcuffed on the floor. described Washington as being aggressive, fighting and combative. Washington was placed onto a restraint chair and taken to a holding cell. checked Washington again and noticed he was not responsive and had no pulse. Washington was given Narcan and custody personnel provided CPR. Orange County Fire Authority arrived and Washington was transported to the hospital. For further details on ’s interview, refer to Investigator Melnyk ’s report. This concluded my actions for the investigation of this case on this date. Author: Bodnar, George 3337 BWC NOT Activated BWC Inactive Reason: Call out report Santa Ana PD 2025-01082 Report by Bodnar, George 3337 2 of 2