Manuel Gutierrez
Manuel Gutierrez died in March 2022 while held at the Rio Arriba County Adult Detention Facility. He was found unresponsive in his bunk four days after he was booked into the facility. A lawsuit says his death was caused by an overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine. The lawsuit, filed against Rio Arriba County, the detention center administrator, Roadrunner Health Services and unnamed staff, says he should not have had those drugs while in custody and that his medical care and monitoring were inadequate.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (disputed; neglect alleged). The cause of death was ruled an overdose of fentanyl and methamphetamine, but his lawsuit says he should not have had those drugs in custody and that medical care and monitoring were inadequate.
Reported by: his lawsuit against Rio Arriba County, its detention center administrator, Roadrunner Health Services and unnamed staff (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: A lawsuit names Rio Arriba County, its detention center administrator, Roadrunner Health Services and unnamed staff, alleging he should not have had fentanyl and methamphetamine in custody and that his medical care and monitoring were inadequate, and no settlement or award amount is reported.