James Beaumont from Klamath Falls has passed away at the Oregon State Prison according to a press release. James was reported to have been involved in a pursuit in 2018 that ended in the Malin area.
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Nickolas James Beaumont, died shortly after midnight May 14, 2025. Beaumont was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away at the facility. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Beaumont entered DOC custody on December 13, 2018, from Klamath County with an anticipated release date of November 8, 2026. Beaumont was 29 years old. Next of kin has been notified…