W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 22, NO. 44
July 11, 2024
Naked Man Dies After Struggle with Rialto Police; County Sheriff Launches Investigation
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Rialto Police provid life saving measures to the subject, but he was pronounced dead an hour later.
By Manny Sandoval
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he San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is leading an investigation into the death of a man following a confrontation with Rialto Police early Saturday morning. Around 12:11 a.m. on July 6, Rialto Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol and narcotics, was attempting to break down a door at the caller's home. The caller noted that the man, known to them, was completely nude.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the man partially clothed, lying face down on the floor. The man was reportedly uncooperative and incoherent, groaning loudly at officers. Approximately two minutes into their attempt to detain him, the man experienced a medical emergency, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing. Officers immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator, and administration of Naloxone. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 1:16 a.m.
In compliance with department protocols and state reporting requirements, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Investigations Division is conducting an independent investigation into the incident. General inquiries related to the arrestrelated death can be directed to San Bernardino County Sheriff Detective Amy Bilbao at (909) 890-4904 or alibao@sbcsd.org. Inquiries related to the initial emergency call should be directed to Sergeant Richard Royce at (909) 841-0381 RPD, cont. on next pg.
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"Welcome to San Bernardino" Mural Unveiled: A 28-Day, 220-Hour Masterpiece by Resident Christian Mariscal
By Manny Sandoval
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(Left to right) Artist Christian Mariscal and a CHP officer discussing the details of the mural.
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his morning, July 9th, the Rudy C. Hernandez Community Center buzzed with excitement as a new mural, entitled “Welcome to San Bernardino,” was unveiled in a ceremony that brought together local artists, community leaders, and residents. The vibrant mural, created by San Bernardino Native Christian Mariscal, is a significant addition to the San Bernardino Beautification and
(Left to right) Executive Director of Arts Connection Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez thanking Mayor Helen Tran for attending.
Cultural Infusion Project, funded by a Creative Corps Inland SoCal grant from the Inland Empire Community Foundation in partnership with the California Arts Council. The ceremony, which began at 10:00 a.m., marked a celebration of the city’s rich cultural tapestry. Each letter of the mural’s “San Bernardino” lettering showcases colorful and intricate depictions of the community, embodying the city’s spirit and diversity.
Artist Christian Mariscal, known for his previous public art projects, including murals at parks and community centers across the city, spent 28 days, totaling 220 hours, creating this masterpiece. “I’ve been doing a lot of serape style artwork and I tied that into the lettering and the background,” Mariscal shared. Mariscal’s journey as an artist began in his youth, using graffiti as his medium. “I Mural, cont. on next pg.