78-Year-Old Santa Rita Jail Inmate From Livermore Dies: Sheriff

DUBLIN, CA — A 78-year-old Livermore man who was an inmate at Santa Rita Jail died Thursday, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.

Daniel Lavi was arrested in November 2019 on charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to ASCO spokesperson Sgt. Roberto Morales. Lavi had an "extensive medical history" that included several chronic and serious illnesses, according to the sheriff.

On Tuesday at around 8:25 p.m., Lavi's health declined rapidly, and he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. His family was notified of his critical condition, and were able to visit him prior to his passing.

He was pronounced dead on Thursday at 12:24 a.m. by the hospital physician.

Per protocol, the jail notified the District Attorney's Office and will submit a report to the California Attorney General's Office.

Lavi is the second Santa Rita Jail inmate to die in 2025, according to KTVU records. 74 inmates have died at Santa Rita Jail since 2014. Santa Rita Jail's health care provider Wellpath recently paid out a $2.5 million for the death of inmate Maurice Monk in 2021, following a $7 million payout from Alameda County two years ago.

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