Crime & Safety
Detained Man Who Died Friday Identified
Campbell Police booked the man on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
A man who died shortly after being booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on Friday night has been identified as Edwin Lausten.
Lausten, 48, of Sunnyvale, began suffering a medical problem shortly after his arrival at the jail, according to the sheriff's office.
He was brought to the jail by at about 5:45 p.m. and was booked on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
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Jail staff initiated CPR, but paramedics pronounced Lausten dead.
Anyone with information about Lausten is asked to contact Sgt. Paula McAllister or Sgt. Herman Leon at (408) 808-4500.
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