Monday, April 26, 2021

PRISON GUARD SUSPENDED OVER DEATH OF OFF-DUTY PRISON GUARD

by Bob Walsh

This one is a bit unusual.  Valentino Rodriguez, Jr. used to work for the California Department of Corrections (and rehabilitation) at Folsom Prison.  He left the department after complaining about hazing by staff members.  He died from what is stated to be an accidental overdose of fentanyl at his home on October 21.  He was 30 years old at the time.  He had worked with the Investigative Services Unit along with Daniel Garland, 42, who is currently on suspension pending investigation, presumably related to Rodriguez' death.

Shortly after Rodriguez's death his family gave a thumb drive to the Office of Internal Affairs, believed to be documented a significant history of harassment and hazing.  His complaints go back at least a year, some of which became public record at that time.  

The department spouted it's usual BS about "CDCR takes any incident or allegation of misconduct or workplace harassment very seriously."

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