A 70-year-old man died following a trespassing arrest over the weekend in San Pablo, police said.
Officers were called to the San Pablo Lytton Casino at about 10:44 p.m. Saturday after reports that a banned guest was refusing to leave the property. While officers were on the way, casino security staff told dispatchers the man was physically resisting and that they were trying to handcuff him.
When officers arrived, casino security had already detained the man in handcuffs. Police took the El Cerrito resident into custody on suspicion of trespassing and transported him to the county jail. Police said officers did not use force during the arrest.
At the jail, the man suffered an unknown medical emergency. Jail staff and firefighters with the Contra Costa Fire Protection District provided medical aid and rushed him to a local hospital. He was later pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts, according to police.
The man’s identity was not immediately released.
Thanks to the police and jail staff for there professional service.
San Pablo has a fine police dept.
They’re among the best.
No worries there.
S.P. Residents should be proud of their police dept.