Cleveland County Inmate Passes Away Following Medical Emergency at Local Hospital

Thomas Sanchez Pesina, a 58-year-old inmate at the Cleveland County Detention Center (CCDC) in Oklahoma, died after a medical incident. He was pronounced dead at Norman Regional Hospital – Porter Campus at 12:17 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Earlier that day, he appeared normal while interacting with his cellmate, and routine checks by detention officers showed no issues.

Detention officers performed their regular checks from 7:22 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., noting nothing unusual. At around 10:20 a.m., while distributing food trays, Pesina ate his meal without showing any signs of distress.

At about 11:35 a.m., officers found Pesina unresponsive and issued a medical alert. They started CPR within minutes, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were called. Pesina was quickly taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead soon after his arrival.

The medical team at the hospital found no physical trauma on Pesina's body. The cause of death is still being determined by the Medical Examiner’s office. An investigation into the incident is underway, supported by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), and results will be shared once available.

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