Tragedy struck the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as Deputy Jonathan Stewart, age 41, lost his life to the effects of methamphetamine, an April incident now confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. According to KTLA, Stewart was found unresponsive at the Sheriff's South L.A. station on April 27 and pronounced dead at the scene.

The circumstances around Stewart's death were not thoroughly detailed, with questions lingering about the presence of any drug paraphernalia or substances at the location where the deputy was discovered. However, the medical examiner has ruled the manner of death to be accidental, attempting to shed some clarity on the events that led to Stewart's premature demise.

Jonathan Stewart had served with the department starting as a custody assistant in 2006 and graduated from the academy the following year. He was a respected figure among his peers, noted for his unwavering dedication during his decade long commitment to serving the South Los Angeles community. "Jonathan dedicated a decade serving the South Los Angeles community, he was respected and highly regarded by his peers and supervisors for his unwavering commitment," the department stated, as per ABC7.