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News Release

Arrestee Dies After Medical Emergency -04/18/20

Press Release:

April 18, 2020

Sheriff Matt Phillips reports the death of an arrestee brought to the Clatsop County Jail.  Alexander Jimenez, 34, of Warrenton was arrested by Warrenton Police Department on April 17th, shortly after 5 p.m. for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.  Warrenton officers took Jimenez to Columbia Memorial Hospital for medical clearance prior to arriving at the jail. Shortly after Jimenez arrived at the jail he had a medical emergency in the sally port.  On scene corrections medical staff and deputies began life saving efforts immediately.  Mr. Jimenez was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital where he later died. 

The Clatsop County major crimes team and the Clatsop County Medical Examiner are investigating. There will be no further release of information or comment until the investigation is complete.