Inmate’s homicide detailed in YSCO report

News 11 has obtained the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office’s report on the altercation between officers and an inmate, whose homicide occurred in their detention center.

(ORIGINAL STORY: Claims of excessive force after inmate death at Yuma County Jail)

Inside of the 289-page report is testimony from dozens of witnesses about Jorden Stevens’ time in the Yuma County Adult Detention Center.

Two big questions are still left unanswered.

William Kerkes, the deputy county attorney representing the parties presented with the wrongful death claim, has confirmed to News 11 that the claim will be denied.

As News 11 reported Cornelius “Candy” Camarena, the lawyer representing Steven’s mother in the wrongful death claim, plans to file a lawsuit in Federal district court.

When News 11 asked Kerkes for YCSO and Yuma Police’s side of the story and if any of the officers involved were punished, he refused to comment because he said he is anticipating future litigation.

In the YCSO report, several detention officers admitted to their specific roles in the altercation. They detailed Stevens being struck in the knees, as well as restraining him with belly chains.

One of the original arresting officers is also accused of bringing in the most combative bookings and was also described as arrogant by a colleague.

The report also included testimony from a Lieutenant about what happened before the altercation.

It stated that Stevens was called in as combative, but complied with orders before appearing in court.

After returning, he did not want to leave the jail.