A Wednesday night booking at the Clackamas County Jail ended in tragedy when a 46-year-old woman died after deputies tried to restrain her, county officials said. She had been arrested in Oregon City on disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal mischief charges, and became unresponsive during the intake process.
NEWS RELEASE: Major Crimes Team, DA’s Office lead investigation following death at Clackamas County Jail https://x.com/i/status/2024586471622193445
— Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office (@ClackCoSheriff) Feb 19, 2026
Sheriff’s Office Issues Brief News Release
In a news release from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, officials said the woman arrived at the jail shortly before 11 p.m. and “became uncooperative” during booking, at which point deputies attempted to restrain her. The agency did not detail what specific restraint tactics were used and offered only limited information as the investigation gets underway.
Medical Response And Timeline
FOX 12 reports that deputies and jail medical staff performed lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived and took over, but the woman was later pronounced dead. The outlet notes she had been arrested in Oregon City on disorderly conduct and second-degree criminal mischief and was booked into the jail shortly before 11 p.m. Authorities have not released the woman’s name or a cause of death, citing the ongoing inquiry.
Major Crimes Team And DA Lead Probe
According to the sheriff’s news release, the Clackamas County Interagency Major Crimes Team, in coordination with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the death. Officials said additional information will be made public after key investigative steps are completed and the woman’s family has been notified.
History Of In-Custody Deaths Draws Scrutiny
This incident adds to a recent pattern of in-custody deaths at the jail that has increasingly put the facility under the microscope. Earlier this month, Hoodline covered a separate jail death, and reporting over the past several years has documented lawsuits and reviews focused on medical care and staff conduct at the facility. Local news coverage and watchdog efforts have pressed for greater transparency after past cases, and advocates say families are owed clear, timely answers whenever someone dies behind bars.
How To Report Tips
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the sheriff’s tip line at 503-723-4949 or use the public contact options listed on the agency’s website. Officials say they will provide updates as the Major Crimes Team and the district attorney move through their review…