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Released: January 6, 2012 - Friday, 11:28 AM
In a separate incident, an inmate transferred to county jail from Atascadero State Hospital for assaulting a staff member in that facility was found hanging in another single person cell in the mental health unit of the jail. A Correctional Deputy performing cell checks found the man at 4:39 PM, summoned medical personnel who administered oxygen and revived the patient. He was transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released back to custody. The man used his t-shirt to fashion a noose. "I am proud of our correctional deputies and the very difficult assignments they have dealing with serious medical and mental health issues. The diligence in performing their duties consistently saves lives in our jail and although they do not always result in a save, our people never stop trying." said Sheriff Ian Parkinson.
Death - Attempt Suicide
Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 1-5-12 2:05 PM (Death) 4:39 PM (Attempt Suicide)Place of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo County Jail - Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, San Luis ObispoVictim Information: Kevin Lee Strahl, 53 transient DOB: 12-7-58 (Dead), 30 Year old inmate, Atascadero State Hospital (Saved)Suspect Information: N/AA San Luis Obispo County jail inmate was found unresponsive in his single man cell on Thursday afternoon shortly after 2:00 PM. Kevin Lee Strahl, 53 a transient was in custody on failure to register as a sex offender and had been in court Thursday morning when his bail was raised from $10,000. to $15,000. and held to answer. His next hearing would have been 1-10-12. A Correctional Deputy performing cell checks noted that Strahl appeared unresponsive and summoned emergency medical personnel and began CPR. An Automatic External Defibrillator was also used. Strahl was transported by ambulance to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Strahl was housed in a single person cell and was found lying on his bed. There were no signs of trauma and foul play is not suspected. An autopsy is scheduled for early next week.In a separate incident, an inmate transferred to county jail from Atascadero State Hospital for assaulting a staff member in that facility was found hanging in another single person cell in the mental health unit of the jail. A Correctional Deputy performing cell checks found the man at 4:39 PM, summoned medical personnel who administered oxygen and revived the patient. He was transported to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released back to custody. The man used his t-shirt to fashion a noose. "I am proud of our correctional deputies and the very difficult assignments they have dealing with serious medical and mental health issues. The diligence in performing their duties consistently saves lives in our jail and although they do not always result in a save, our people never stop trying." said Sheriff Ian Parkinson.
