Inmate Serving 330-Month Sentence for Drug Distribution Dies at FCI Victorville Medium II
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., 58-year-old inmate Thomas O’Hara II was found unresponsive in his cell at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Victorville Medium II.
Responding staff immediately began life-saving measures, and emergency medical services (EMS) were called to the scene. Despite ongoing efforts, O’Hara was pronounced deceased by EMS personnel.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been notified and is investigating the circumstances surrounding the inmate’s death. Authorities have confirmed that there was no danger to staff or other inmates during the incident, and at no point was the public at risk.
O’Hara had been serving a 330-month sentence after being convicted in the District of Colorado for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 50 grams of actual methamphetamine, as well as over 500 grams of a mixture containing the drug. He had been incarcerated at FCI Victorville Medium II since October 16, 2024.
The medium-security facility houses a variety of inmates, and this incident marks a significant event in the ongoing operations of the prison.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
For more information about the Federal Bureau of Prisons, visit www.bop.gov.
