L.A. Deputy's Accidental Methamphetamine Death Confirmed by Medical Examiner

Deputy Jonathan Stewart's death in April has been ruled accidental, raising questions about drug use within the department.

Deputy Jonathan Stewart was found unresponsive at the South L.A. Sheriff's Station on April 27.
The medical examiner confirmed Stewart's death was due to methamphetamine effects and ruled it accidental.
Stewart had served in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department since 2006, becoming a field training officer in 2020.
The department has not provided details on whether drug paraphernalia was found or if Stewart was known to have a drug problem.
Stewart is survived by his wife and three children, and a fundraiser has been launched to support his family.