Rebecca Ann Rhoden

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information ORIGINAL CDR Number: 18-928-CJ Version Type: VERSION Report Date: 9/26/2018 2:17 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Reeves County Agency Name: Agency Address: PO BOX 910 Sheriff's Dept. Agency City: Pecos Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 79772 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Arturo Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Granado Ernesto E. Reporter Name: Reporter Email: [email protected] Lazcano Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Rebecca Middle Name: Ann Last Name: Rhoden Suffix: Date of Birth: 10/7/1977 Sex: Female Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 40 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 9/13/2018 4:56 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/17/2018 1:52 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 Evaluation?: pending What was the manner of death? (select only one) Manner of Death: Suicide Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Asphyxia due to hanging Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: No 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? Hanging, Means of Death: strangulation Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? Street Address: 500 S. Oak Street City: Pecos County: Reeves Zip: 79772 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 - single 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: 9/13/2018 5:50 PM Where did the death occur? Dead on arrival at Death Location: medical facility General Information Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Yes 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: POCS PG 1 1>=1g<4g (Heroin) F3 Offense 2: POCS PG 1 1>=1g<4g (Methamphetamine) F3 Offense 3: Proh Subs in in Corr Fac F3 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 No Exhibit any medical problems?: No problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- 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 16, 2018 at 6:00pm Shift Supervisor Sgt. Kayla Hernandez, Jailer Roel Lechuga, Jailer Adylene Venegas, and Dispatcher Kimberly Dominguez began their shift at Reeves County Jail. Reeves County Jail utilizes Premises Scan System for cell checks programed for every 45minutes in accordance to Jail Standards. At about 11:22pm Sgt. Hernandez conducted a cell check and began securing doors for lockdown. At about 11:54pm Sgt. Hernandez began her next cell check in Female Tank 8 and provided the females in the cells their laundry. At about 1:11am on September 17, 2018 Sgt. Hernandez began to conduct another cell check in Female Tank 8 and found REBECCA ANN RHODEN W/F DOB 10/07/1977 hanging on the far wall adjacent to the door entrance. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Deputies were called for assistance. Sgt. Hernandez and Jailer Lechuga unhooked RHODEN, and they began CPR Life Saving Measures. Patrol Sgt. Anthony Ramon, Deputy/Jailer Carrasco, Deputy Luis Godina, and Deputy Alonso Hernandez arrived on scene and assisted Jail Staff. EMS arrived shortly after, and they took over Life Saving Measurers on RHODEN. She was then placed in the ambulance and transported to the Reeves County Hospital where she was pronounced deceased by Dr. Cabrero at 1:52am. Texas Ranger Phillip Breeding with Company E Rangers out of Ward County investigated incident. The incident was captured on video and is available upon request. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6