Hawthorne detective died from a mix of drugs and alcohol
A Hawthorne police detective who died mysteriously in his sleep on his 34th birthday was
killed by a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol, the coroner's officer said this week.
Jeffrey Rand of Redondo Beach died from the "effects of multiple drugs." His May 3 death was ruled an accident.
Rand had meprobamate, hydrocodone and alcohol in his system, authorities said.
Meprobamate is a prescription drug used to treat symptoms of anxiety and nervousness, according to Webmd.com. Hydrocodone is a prescription drug used as a pain medication.
Rand had been out before his death celebrating his birthday with friends.
Rand helped helped rebuild an Iraqi police force while serving in the Marine Reserves.
He died in his sleep.
killed by a combination of prescription drugs and alcohol, the coroner's officer said this week.Jeffrey Rand of Redondo Beach died from the "effects of multiple drugs." His May 3 death was ruled an accident.
Rand had meprobamate, hydrocodone and alcohol in his system, authorities said.
Meprobamate is a prescription drug used to treat symptoms of anxiety and nervousness, according to Webmd.com. Hydrocodone is a prescription drug used as a pain medication.
Rand had been out before his death celebrating his birthday with friends.
Rand helped helped rebuild an Iraqi police force while serving in the Marine Reserves.
He died in his sleep.
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