Sheriff Warnke has faced multiple lawsuits alleging inadequate supervision and systemic issues within the county jail. Notably, a lawsuit was filed following the October 2022 death of inmate Jacob Apodaca, alleging that Warnke was aware of inadequate monitoring and medical care in the jail facilities. Similar allegations were made in cases involving the deaths of inmates Rene Snider in 2019 and Fabian Cardoza in 2018, highlighting ongoing concerns about jail management under his leadership. ([docs.justia.com](https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/california/caedce/1%3A2023cv01697/438482/51?utm_source=openai))
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