Michael Mickey Hernandez

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 19-542-C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 1/6/2020 4:26 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Big Spring Police Agency Name: Agency Address: 310 Nolan Street Dept. Agency City: Big Spring Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 79720 Director Information Director Salutation: Chief Director First Name: Chad Director Middle Name: P Director Last Name: Williams Reporter Name: Chad Williams Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Michael Middle Name: Mickey Last Name: Hernandez Suffix: Date of Birth: 8/30/1976 Sex: Male Race: Hispanic or Latino Age At Time Of Death: 42 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 5/25/2019 9:45 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 5/26/2019 3:00 AM 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) Alcohol/Drug Manner of Death: Intoxication Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Excited delirium due to Acute cocaine intoxication due to illegal drug use. 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 Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Street Address: 1800 blk Hamilton City: Big Spring County: Howard Zip: 79720 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Roadway/highway/street/sidewalk What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Police Custody Type of Custody: (pre-booking) Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Hospital/Infirmary 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: Medical facility General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: No Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- 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: Criminal Mischief Offense 2: Public Intoxication Offense 3: Not filed at time of Were the Charges:: death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Crime Against Type of Offense: Property 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 Yes, mark all that weapons: apply Decedent Display or Use Displayed other Weapon Details: weapon, specify: Specify Weapon Displayed: Metal Pipe 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 Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- drugs): Yes Make suicidal statements?: No Exhibit any mental health Yes Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes 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 Yes 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? Yes, mark which Under Restraint: restraint devices were used Type of restraint Type of Restraint: Handcuffs Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On 5/25/2019 at approx. 9:28 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the area of 1800 blk of Hamilton in reference to a suspicious subject later identified as Micheal M. Hernandez who was in possession of two metal pipes and had caused damage to vehicles by using the pipes to break windows of vehicles. Officers made contact with Michael in the 1800 blk of Hamilton were he was found to be sitting with his legs crossed on the ground. Hernandez was found to be exhibiting extremely bizarre behavior such as screaming belligerently paranoia and violently striking the ground with a metal pipe in each hand. Hernandez was also observed to have multiple lacerations on his hands. Hernandez was disregarded all verbal commands by officers and was rolling around on the grass from a seated position and moved toward a flat bed trailer. Hernandez placed the metal pipes on the ground and officers were able to kick the pipes away from Michael. Hernandez eventually bounced himself onto the trailer where he continued to roll around sporadically, screaming and yelling Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- profanities. Due to Hernandez's actions, officers on scene believed that he was in a state of excited delirium. Medics were called and advised to stage near the area. Officers went hands on with Hernandez in which Hernandez resisted somewhat, but officers were able to detain him in handcuffs. Hernandez was observed to be soaking wet with sweat. Medics were called up to the scene and after being advised of the situation, medics administered 5mg of diazepam (valium) to Hernandez's left buttock area. Hernandez refused to stand, so officers and medics lifted Hernandez up and placed Hernandez on a gurney. A short time later, it was discovered that Hernandez had stopped breathing and CPR was initiated. Hernandez was then transported by ambulance to Scenic Mountain Medical Center ER. Officers were contacted at approx. 3:26 a.m. and advised that Hernandez had passed away after being admitted into ICU. JP Fitzgibbons responded and pronounced Hernandez deceased at 3:00 a.m. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7