South Fork Forest Camp Reports In-custody Death (Photo) -10/30/24

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Travis Charles Winn, died October 29, 2024. Winn was incarcerated at South Fork Forest Camp (SFFC) in Tillamook. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Winn entered DOC custody on November 1, 2012, from Marion County with an earliest release date of February 26, 2026. Winn was 50 years old. Next of kin has been notified.

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.

SFFC is minimum-security work camp that houses approximately 160 adults in custody who are within four years of release. Part of SFFC's mission is to supply a ready work force to combat forest or wildfires throughout the state. Crews provide critical support for statewide fire operations, recreation, and reforestation; as well as provide support for special projects such as sign making, metal fabrication, and tool or equipment repair. SFFC was established in 1951 and is a satellite facility to CRCI and managed jointly with the Oregon Department of Forestry. It is located approximately 28 miles east of Tillamook, just off Highway 6 along the Wilson River in the Tillamook Forest.

 

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