Update:

The inmate found unresponsive in his cell last night has been identified as Sergio Villalobos of Grand Junction. The investigation into his death is ongoing.  The Mesa County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death.

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The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate in the Mesa County Detention Facility.

On December 12, 2022, at approximately 11:30 pm, a 28-year-old male was found unresponsive in his cell by Sheriff’s Office personnel.  Deputies and nursing staff immediately rendered aid and performed CPR.  Emergency Medical Services arrived and took over life-saving efforts.  The inmate did not survive.

Currently, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and the Mesa County Coroner’s Office are investigating.

The Mesa County Coroner’s Office is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office will release the inmate’s name after the Coroner’s Office has notified the next of kin.