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Released: January 11, 2015 - Sunday, 03:57 PM

Inmate Death

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 1-11-15, 9:57 AMPlace of Occurrence: Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: David Osborn, Sr., 63 (DOB: 8-10-1951), Morro BaySuspect Information: N/AOn 1-10-15 at 12:55 PM, Morro Bay Police booked David Osborn, Sr. into County Jail on a charge of being drunk in public. Osborn was released on his own recognizance at 5:53 PM. Later that same day at 8:38 PM , Morro Bay Police again arrested Osborn for being drunk in public and violating his probation. Before he was booked, Morro Bay Police transported Osborn to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center for medical clearance. He was cleared by the hospital and booked into County Jail on 1-11-15 at 12:11 AM.
Before Osborn was placed in the Jail and while still in the Intake Release Center (IRC), Osborn was seen twice by medical staff for complaints of a blood sugar imbalance. He was seen once at 2:30 AM and then again at 7:15 AM.
Prior to being housed in the Jail, Osborn was escorted from the IRC to the medical office at the Jail. He walked there on his own accord at 8:49 AM. Osborn was sitting on a bench outside the medical office when he collapsed in the presence of Custody staff. Immediate medical assistance was provided by Custody and Medical staff. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED), oxygen and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) were administered to Osborn. Cal Fire and San Luis Ambulance responded and transported him to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center while CPR continued. At the hospital, Osborn was pronounced dead at 9:57 AM.
The Coroner is investigating Osborn's death and an autopsy will be performed to determine the manner and cause of death. No further information is available at this time.