San Diego Sheriff’s officials release details in February Vista inmate death

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Friday released details following the death of a 46-year-old Vista inmate who passed away at a hospital in Escondido almost seven months ago.

On Feb. 14, James Pittman was found by his cellmate unconscious on the floor after falling from the top bunk of a two-bed cell at the Vista Detention Facility, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they immediately responded to Pittman, who initially appeared to be “disoriented and confused.”…

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