Charges will not be brought in the case of Jorge Valerio Martinez, a 49-year-old Aurora man, who died earlier this year while in the custody of North Aurora police, as per the Kane County State's Attorney's Office announcements sourced from both FOX 32 Chicago and the Daily Herald.
Details surrounding his death convey that Martinez was pulled over on May 2 for a license plate violation, subsequently failing a field sobriety test that led to his detainment; following his arrest, he informed the officers of a heart condition that necessitated medical aid, a request that resulted in paramedics being summoned although, Martinez tragically collapsed and was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital soon after, an autopsy revealing he died of coronary artery disease with cocaine intoxication contributing significantly, with additional findings of multiple stents, myocardial fibrosis, pulmonary edema, and cerebral edema his blood alcohol level at the time was 0.023.
State's Attorney Jamie Mosser stated, "This was a tragic loss for Mr. Martinez’s family, and they remain in my thoughts," further commending the actions of the responding officers, "The officers followed the law and departmental policy, acted quickly to summon medical aid, and immediately rendered assistance," she praised their efforts in a statement obtained by FOX 32 Chicago.
Kane County's investigation has concluded there was no misdsemeanor nor wrongdoing on behalf of the North Aurora police reconstructing the fateful events, officers had probable cause to arrest Martinez, they used minimal force, and aid was immediately provided until paramedic teams took over, elucidating why the decision was made not to press charges and in relation, police Chief Joe Deleo acknowledged the loss, emphasizing the department's commitment to respectful and attentive responses in all encounters to ensure help is given where needed, according to his statement released to Daily Herald.
