Investigation Underway After Inmate Dies at Maple Street Jail

A 25-year-old inmate was found dead in his cell at the Maple Street Correctional Facility in Redwood City on Saturday afternoon, prompting investigations by the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office, Coroner's Office, and sheriff's detectives. Emergency personnel were called to the scene around 4:50 p.m. but were unable to revive the man, who was pronounced dead at the facility. Officials indicated that a routine safety check had been conducted shortly before the inmate was discovered unresponsive. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, and the cause of death will be determined by the coroner's office. The sheriff's office has stated that they will make the findings of the investigations public once completed. Community concerns regarding the incident are acknowledged by the sheriff's office, which aims to maintain transparency during the investigation process.