Woman dies while being booked into Clackamas County Jail, prompting investigation

OREGON CITY, Ore. — An investigation is underway after a woman died while being booked into the Clackamas County Jail, the county sheriff’s office said Thursday.

On Wednesday, Oregon City police arrested a 46-year-old woman on charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal mischief, then brought her to the jail around 10:45 p.m. for booking.

According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, the woman “became uncooperative” during booking, and deputies tried to restrain her. During that process, the woman became unresponsive…

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