The following reports of in-custody deaths are posted pursuant to California Penal Code §10008:
07/09/2023 – Michael Sobrero, age 58, Butte County Jail
The full name of the agency with custodial responsibility at the time of death:
Butte County Sheriff’s Office
The County in which the death occurred:
Butte County
The facility in which the death occurred, and the location within that facility where the death occurred.
Butte County Jail (E-Pod) / Pronounced at Oroville Hospital
The race, gender and age of the decedent.
White, male, 58 years old.
The date on which the death occurred
07/09/2023
The custodial status of the decedent, including, but not limited to, whether the person was awaiting arraignment, awaiting trial or incarcerated.
Awaiting trial – Remanded into custody at Butte County Court on 06/29/23.
The manner and means of death.
Apparent suicide - Pending further investigation and final determination.
07/11/2023 Press Release: https://bcso.crimegraphics.com/2013/default.aspx?InitialTab=13