Overview

• 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.