In Custody Death (Photo) -05/06/24
Release Date: May 6th, 2024
INCIDENT: In Custody Death
INCIDENT DATE: May 3rd, 2024
REPORTING DEPUTY: Undersheriff Travis Snyder
DETAILS: On May 3rd, 2024, at approximately 5:40 PM, an Adult in Custody (AIC) was found unresponsive in their single cell at the Josephine County Jail. Medical assistance was rendered until personnel from the Grants Pass Fire Department and AMR arrived and took over attempting life saving measures. Despite the efforts performed, 32-year-old Zachary Dumont, a Brookings, Oregon resident, was pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Oregon State Police are investigating this incident which includes determining the cause of death. No further information will be provided by the Sheriff’s Office at this time.
