Joseph Israel Castillo

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 23-1797-CJ Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 1/9/2024 2:18 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Midland County Agency Name: Agency Address: 400 S. Main Street Sheriff's Dept. Agency City: Midland Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 79701 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: David Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Criner Reporter Name: Adam Hilliard Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Joseph Middle Name: Israel Last Name: Castillo Suffix: Date of Birth: 4/27/2002 Sex: Male Race: Hispanic or Latino Age At Time Of Death: 21 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 9/19/2023 3:55 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/20/2023 2:48 PM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Manner of Death: Accidental Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: On September 19, 2023, at approximately 0355h, during a routine security check, Inmate Castillo was observed lying on the ground of a holding cell with white foam on his mouth. The security officer notified his supervisor and a nurse stationed in the area. The nurse assessed Inmate Castillo and noted that his pupils were unresponsive, and his pulse was weak. EMS was called. At approximately 0358, additional medical personnel arrived at the area and began treating Inmate Castillo. At the determination of medical personnel, CPR was started, an AED was placed on inmate and Narcan was administered. CPR was continued until EMS arrived at approximately 0408h. Inmate Castillo was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital where his treatment continued. Hospital personnel notified jail administration that Inmate Castillo was suffering from a drug overdose and would be placed in a medical coma to further evaluate his condition. On September 20, 2023, at approximately 1448h, Inmate Castillo was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel. Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Not Applicable If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Decedent If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Not Applicable death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Drug overdose Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 400 S. Main Street City: Midland County: Midland Zip: 79701 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Law Enforcement Location Category: Facility What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Type of Custody: County Jail Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Jail - detox cell What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 9/19/2023 12:02 Entry Date Time: AM Where did the death occur? Death Location: Medical facility General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: POSS CS PG2 >4G<400G Offense 2: POSS MARIJ >4OZ<5LBS Offense 3: POSS MARIJ <2OZ Were the Charges:: Filed What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Alcohol / drug Type of Offense: offense At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of No weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Yes Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Exhibit any mental health Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- problems?: No Exhibit any medical problems?: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or No No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No No including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On September 19, 2023 at approximately 0355h, during a routine security check, Inmate Castillo was observed lying on the ground of a holding cell with white foam on his mouth. The security officer notified his supervisor and a nurse stationed in the area. The nurse assessed Inmate Castillo and noted that his pupils were unresponsive and his pulse was weak. EMS was called. At approximately 0358, additional medical personnel arrived to the area and began treating Inmate Castillo. At the determination of medical personnel, CPR was started, an AED was placed on inmate and Narcan was administered. CPR was continued until EMS arrived at approximately 0408h. Inmate Castillo was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital where his treatment continued. Hospital personnel notified jail administration that Inmate Castillo was suffering from a drug overdose and would be placed in a medical coma to further evaluate his condition. On September 20, 2023 at approximately 1448h, Inmate Castillo was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6