California sheriff’s deputy died on responsibility from the consequences of methamphetamine in an accident, authorities say

A 41-year-old Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy died in a methamphetamine overdose at a sheriff’s station in April, in line with authorities.

Jonathan Stewart died from the consequences of methamphetamine April 27, in line with a report from the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. The report labeled his dying an accident.

The medical expert recognized Stewart’s place of dying as a sheriff’s station. NBC Los Angeles reported in late April on Stewart’s dying, saying it occurred whereas he was on responsibility on the sheriff’s South Los Angeles station.

A consultant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division couldn’t instantly be reached Thursday for remark about how Stewart died, whether or not the division had any issues prior his dying that he could have been utilizing medication, or if and the way typically the division exams its staff for medication.Stewart’s dying “deeply saddened” the sheriff’s division, an April 29 statement said.

Stewart joined the division in 2006, and he graduated from the academy the following yr, the assertion stated.

“Throughout his tenure he was assigned to the Inmate Reception Heart earlier than transferring to South Los Angeles Station in 2014,” the sheriff’s division stated. “In 2020, he was promoted to Area Coaching Officer, a place he held till his passing. Jonathan devoted a decade serving the South Los Angeles group, he was revered and extremely regarded by his friends and supervisors for his unwavering dedication. Jonathan is survived by his spouse and three kids.”

This text was initially printed on NBCNews.com