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Custodial Death Record

Lakeshia Dibbles

Harris County, Texas - 5/26/2016, 1:27 AM

Record summary

NameLakeshia Dibbles
Date of death5/26/2016, 1:27 AM
AgencyUnknown Agency
CountyHarris County

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CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: PA16217CJ Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 5/26/2016 2:27 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Harris County Agency Name: Agency Address: 1200 Baker Street Sheriff's Office Agency City: Houston Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77002 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Ron Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Hickman Captain Ronny Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Taylor Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Lakeshia Middle Name: Last Name: Dibbles Suffix: Date of Birth: 4/19/1983 Sex: Female Race: Age At Time Of Death: 33 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 5/25/2016 7:08 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 5/25/2016 8:27 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: Other Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Complications following blunt force head trauma with skull fractures, hemorrhage and cerebral contusions 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?: Don\'t know 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? Pre existing medical Don\'t know condition?: If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Don\'t know Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Street Address: 1200 Baker Street City: Houston County: Harris Zip: What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: 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 - multiple occupancy 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): Entry Date Time: Entry Date Time N/A: Where did the death occur? Death Location: At medical facility General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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: Theft Offense 2: Evading Arrest/Detention Offense 3: Open Warrants X 2 (Felony Theft) Were the Charges:: Filed What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of 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 weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or No Make suicidal statements?: drugs): Exhibit any mental health Exhibit any medical problems?: problems?: 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 standoff?: arrested?: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession 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: The following is a synopsis of the death of Inmate Dibbles: On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Inmate Lakeshia Dibbles (SPN 02066891) was confirmed deceased in HCSO custody at St. Joseph Hospital, located at 1401 St. Joseph Parkway Houston in the incorporated area of Harris County, Texas on the first floor of Emergency Room number #1. She was pronounced deceased by the attending physician Dr. Alagarsamy at 2027 hrs. Inmate Dibbles is a black female, thirty three years of age (Date of Birth 04-19-1983), had been in the custody of the Harris County Sheriff's Office since May 25, 2016. • 25 May 2016, at approximately 7:17 PM, Inmate Dibbles was observed by the fourth floor, cellblock "B" Detention Officer having a medical emergency inside 4B2E. • 25 May 2016, at approximately 7:22 PM, Nurse Thomas, from 1200 Baker Street Clinic responded to 4B2E. • 25 May 2016, at approximately 7:30 PM the Inmate Dibbles was taken to the clinic with CPR in progress. • 25 May 2016, at approximately 7:35 PM, the Houston Fire Department (HFD) was notified. • 25 May 2016, at approximately 7:46 PM HFD Ambulance 15, Squad 8, Engine Number 9 with fifteen attendants arrived at 1200 Baker Street Detention Facility. • 25 May 2016, at approximately 8:08 PM, Inmate Dibbles was transported by HFD Ambulance 15 to St. Joseph Hospital, located at 1315 St Joseph Parkway, Houston in the incorporated area of Harris County Texas. • 25 May 2016, at 8:27 PM Doctor Alagarsamy pronounced Inmate Dibbles deceased. 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