The SIU's investigation into the death of a 33-year-old man in police custody determined that officers were not at fault. The man had turned himself in on an arrest warrant and was found to have drugs that he smuggled during a thorough police search. After exhibiting signs of medical distress, police administered first aid but were unable to save him. The cause of death remains unknown, yet the SIU director noted the circumstances and police actions were reasonable given the man's initial health status.
The SIU report highlights that the police conducted thorough searches before the man entered the holding cell, but he managed to smuggle drugs in his underwear.
Director Joseph Martino stated it was reasonable not to conclude that police were at fault given that the detainee seemed to be in good health.
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