Sheriff’s Deputy Died of Meth Overdose While on Duty

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June 20, 2024 – Jonathan Stewart died from the effects of methamphetamine April 27. An LA sheriff’s representative could not immediately be reached for comment about how Stewart died, whether the sheriff’s department had any concerns before he died that he may have been using drugs, or whether and how often the department tests its employees for drugs. Jonathan Stewart died from the effects of methamphetamine April 27, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said in a report released this week. The report labeled his death an accident. “During his tenure he was assigned to the Inmate Reception Center before transferring to South Los Angeles Station in 2014,” the sheriff’s department said. “In 2020, he was promoted to Field Training Officer, a position he held until his passing. Jonathan dedicated a decade serving the South Los Angeles community, he was respected and highly regarded by his peers and supervisors for his unwavering commitment. Jonathan is survived by his wife and three children.”