(L.A.) Joshua Tucker, 36, Died in County Jail

Case Number: 2023-04888

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 36-year-old White/Caucasian male that occurred at the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic, approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Joshua Tucker of Lancaster.

Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Olson.

Brown hair. Hazel eyes. Height: 5 feet 11 inches. Weight: 160 pounds

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Fentanyl Toxicity

RIP JOSHUA ADAM TUCKER (September 9, 1986 – May 2, 2023)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Tuesday at 8:06 p.m. He was found expired in the living area of NO2C.

Ruling by the deputy medical examiner was published on September 28, presumably after the results of tox screening came back positive for the drug. This was an accidental overdose.

The decedent was booked by L.A. County on January 30, 2023.

He had been charged for sexual crime(s) against minor(s) in another jurisdiction.

According to San Bernardino County’s Sheriff Department, Joshua Adam Tucker of Big Bear Lake was arrested on May 29, 2021, for 289(A)(1)(C) – sexual penetration on victim 14 years or older against victim’s will.

He was also was arrested on June 28, 2021, for 286(B)(1) – sodomy with a person under 18 years.