Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Former Inmate Dies In Local Hospital

Press release from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office:

July 20, 2020

On July 18, Michael Webber, 48, transient, died at a local hospital following an injury he received while in custody at the Main Adult Detention Facility.

On June 29, Webber was arrested and booked into jail by the Santa Rosa Police Department for violation of probation and vandalism. On July 4, a correctional deputy found Webber unresponsive and alone in his cell; he appeared to be having a seizure. The correctional deputy found him at approximately 1:40 a.m. during routine rounds. Webber was transported to a local hospital and admitted for treatment of a head injury.

A judge released him from custody on his own recognizance on July 9. He remained in the hospital until he died on July 18 at approximately 10:20 a.m.

The Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives and Coroner’s Office are investigating Webber’s death because it appears he died from complications from the injury he received while in jail.

We send our condolences to Mr. Webber’s family and friends for their loss.

Prepared by: Misti D. Wood, Community Engagement Liaison
Media Line: 707-565-3941

This press release was produced by the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. The views expressed here are the author’s own.