Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Stefan R. Gerencser
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : White
Date : 05/05/2025
Location : Middle River Regional Jail
City : Fishersville
County : Augusta
State : Virginia
Agency : Augusta County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 5, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., deputies from the Augusta County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a male refusing to leave the Sheetz convenience store in Fishersville. Upon arrival, they identified the individual as 39-year-old Stefan R. Gerencser of Staunton. After speaking with deputies, Gerencser agreed to leave the premises without incident. Gerencser was intoxicated, declined medical treatment and refused transportation to the hospital by rescue personnel. He later agreed to be transported to Augusta Health by deputies; however, upon arrival, he refused to remain at the hospital for treatment. 5:18 a.m., Gerencser was arrested for public intoxication. During the arrest, he initially refused to enter the Sheriff's Office vehicle and assaulted a deputy. A brief struggle ensued before the deputy and Augusta Health Security were able to secure him in the vehicle. At 5:45 a.m., the deputy arrived at Middle River Regional Jail. When the deputy attempted to remove Gerencser from the vehicle, he discovered that Gerencser was unresponsive and not breathing. Jail staff immediately initiated life-saving measures, but despite their efforts, they were unsuccessful. The incident has been turned over to the Virginia State Police for investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.
