Eric Joseph Gaddis

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 18-798-C Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 4/26/2019 8:36 AM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Montgomery #1 Criminal Justice Agency Name: County Sheriff's Agency Address: Drive Dept. Agency City: Conroe Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 77301 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Rand Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Henderson Reporter Name: Paul Hahs Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: Eric Middle Name: Joseph Last Name: Gaddis Suffix: Date of Birth: 8/27/1974 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 44 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 8/27/2018 1:24 AM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 8/27/2018 3:16 AM Manner / Cause of Death Has a medical examiner or coroner conducted an evaluation to determine a cause of death? Medical Examiner/Coroner Yes, results are Evaluation?: available What was the manner of death? (select only one) Alcohol/Drug Manner of Death: Intoxication Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Acute toxicity of Methamphetamine Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: No If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Not applicable If a weapon caused the death, what type of weapon caused the death? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of weapon that caused Not Applicable death?: Was the cause of death the result of a pre-existing medical condition or did the decedent develop the condition after admission? Not Applicable; cause of death was Pre existing medical accidental injury, condition?: intoxication, suicide or homicide If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Drug overdose Location / Custody Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the event causing the death occur? 30502 Misty Street Address: City: Magnolia Meadow County: Montgomery Zip: 77354 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Roadway/highway/street/sidewalk What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Police Custody Type of Custody: (pre-booking) Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Custody of Law Enforcement Personnel subsequent to arrest What was the time and date of the deceased's entry into the law enforcement facility where the death occurred (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Entry Date Time: Entry Date Time N/A: Where did the death occur? Dead on arrival at Death Location: medical facility General Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Did any other law enforcement agencies respond to calls for service related to this incident? Other Agencies Respond?: Yes What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Offense 1: Display expired license plate Offense 2: Fail to appear Offense 3: Were the Charges:: Filed What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Type of Offense: Other, specify Type of Offense, Other: Warrant arrest during traffic stop At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent display or use a weapon? Decedent display/use of No weapons: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Attempt to Injure Others?: No At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Appear intoxicated (alcohol or Yes Make suicidal statements?: No drugs): Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Exhibit any mental health No Exhibit any medical problems?: Yes problems?: At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Barricade self or initiate Resist being handcuffed or No No standoff?: arrested?: Physically attempt/assault Gain possession of officer's No No officer(s): weapon: Verbally threaten other(s) Escape or attempt to No No including law: escape/flee custody: Attempt gain possession No officer's weapon: Was the deceased under restraint in the time leading up to the death or the events causing the death? Yes, mark which Under Restraint: restraint devices were used Type of restraint Type of Restraint: Handcuffs Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: Deceased was passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation and during the traffic stop, was arrested for outstanding traffic warrants. Arresting Deputy began driving to the Montgomery County Jail when the male began exhibiting signs of medical distress. Arresting Deputy immediately stopped the vehicle and checked the deceased's welfare, finding that the deceased was shaking and having difficulty breathing. Arresting Deputy called for EMS and removed the Deceased from the patrol vehicle. The Deceased was turned onto his side to assist with his breathing. The Deceased stated that he had swallowed 6 (six) grams of methamphetamine when the Deputy initiated the traffic stop. EMS arrived and transported the Deceased to the Tomball Regional Hospital where the attending ER physician (Dr. Michael Jordan) pronounced the death. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7