Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Ryan Vandever
Gender : Male
Age : 50
Race : Unknown
Date : 09/09/2025
Location : 5270 State Street
City : Kelseyville
County : Lake
State : California
Agency : Lake County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Physical restraint
Event : Died in police custody
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 9, 2025, Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a man acting erratically and harassing people at a park in Kelseyville. Deputies identified the man as 50-year-old Ryan Vandever and stated he appeared lethargic and had difficulty answering questions. Medical personnel were called to the scene, but deputies claimed Vandever’s behavior escalated and he became combative. Deputies handcuffed and detained him. Shortly afterward, Vandever became unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Lake County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://lakeconews.com/news/82599-authorities-investigate-death-of-man-taken-into-custody-at-kelseyville-park
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/09/15/lakecountydeathkelseyville/
https://www.ksro.com/2025/09/16/lake-county-da-investigating-in-custody-death/
