Inmate who died in jail cell identified as South Lake Tahoe man
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2024 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) has identified the deceased El Dorado County Jail inmate as Brandon Canfield, 50 years old, of South Lake Tahoe.
Canfield was found in his cell at the South Lake Tahoe jail on Friday, November 29 at 5:30 a.m.
Due to the critical nature of the incident, EDSO initiated a critical incident protocol as part of the investigation. The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), and the Placerville Police Department are assisting with the investigation.
No further information will be provided at this time.
Canfield had been in jail on a no-bail hold since his arrest by SLTPD on August 31, 2024, on assault and attempted murder charges. His trial was scheduled to start on December 10.