James Paul Brown

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 24-729-CJ Version Type: AMENDED 5/23/2024 12:42 Report Date: Status: Submitted PM Agency/Facility Information Grayson County Agency Name: Agency Address: 200 S. Crockett Sheriff's Dept. Agency City: Sherman Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 75090 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Thomas Director Middle Name: E. Director Last Name: Watt Reporter Name: Bradley Richards Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Identity of Deceased First Name: James Middle Name: Paul Last Name: Brown Suffix: Date of Birth: 3/30/1973 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 51 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 4/10/2024 8:35 PM Incident: Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): 4/25/2024 11:41 Death Date and Time: 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) Manner of Death: Natural Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: 1. On Tuesday, 04-26-2024, an autopsy (#IFS-24-08148) was performed on James Paul Brown at the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office (Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences) in Dallas, Texas. Doctor Emily Ogden, M.D., Medical Examiner, conducted the autopsy, scheduled for 8:00am. 2. At the conclusion of the autopsy, Dr. Ogden indicated there was no significant force trauma found. Dr. Ogden identified evidence of Brown’s alcohol consumption but stated that Cause and Manner of Death findings and completed report would remain pending toxicology and histology. A copy of the initial Cause of Death Report, dated 04-26-2024, is attached to this supplement. 3. I later received a completed Cause of Death Report from DCME dated 07-03-2024, indicating the Cause of Death was “Hypertensive and atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease and Chronic Ethanolism” and the Manner of Death was listed as “Natural”. A copy of that report is attached to this supplement. 4. A completed Autopsy Report, dated 07-03-2024, was also received and is attached to this supplement. In the completed autopsy, Dr. Ogden concluded that “Based upon the case history autopsy and findings, it is our opinion that Paul James Brown, a 51- year-old male, died as the result of hypertensive and atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease. Chronic ethanolism contributed to the cause of death.” 5. This investigation remains open pending completed collection of evidence. Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Yes 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? Pre existing medical Pre-existing medical condition?: condition If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Not applicable, cause of death was Means of Death: illness/natural cause Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? 500 North Highland Street Address: City: Sherman Ave County: Grayson Zip: 75092 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Location Category: Other, specify Other Location Category: Hospital What type of custody/facility was the Decedent in at the time of death: Type of Custody: County Jail Specific type of custody/facility: Specific Type of Custody/Facility: Hospital/Infirmary 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: 4/10/2024 9:34 PM Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Where did the death occur? Death Location: Medical facility General Information 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: ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV IAT Offense 2: Offense 3: Not filed at time of Were the Charges:: death What were the types of charges or reason for contact? (Hold CTRL to select all that apply) Violent Crime Type of Offense: Against Persons 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 Yes, mark all that weapons: apply Decedent Display or Use Used other weapon, Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Weapon Details: specify: Specify Weapon Used: Wooden back scratcher At any time during the incident and/or entry into the law enforcement facility, did the decedent: Yes (select all that Attempt to Injure Others?: apply) Ways Decedent Attempted To Injured civilian(s) or Injure Others: other inmate(s) 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): Exhibit any mental health No Exhibit any medical problems?: No 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: Leg Shackles Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 7 --- PAGE BREAK --- Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On April 10, 2024, James Paul Brown was arrested by Corporal Barton for ASSAULT FAMILY/HOUSEHOLD MEMBER PREV CONV. On April 25, 2024, James was transported to Sherman Medical Center after detention officers reported he was lethargic, moaning, unable to speak clearly, and had to use hand gestures to communicate. James was under ER supervision from approximately 0558 hours to 1000 hours. At 1000 hours, James was admitted and moved to room 298. At approximately 1113 hours, James was not responsive and hospital staff began CPR. Hospital staff were unable to revive him. Time of death: 1141. Texas Ranger Peacock was notified to assist in the investigation. As of May 23, 2024, the ME report has not been received. This report will be submitted and later amended upon receipt of ME report. CDR received on 3/4/2025 from CPT Bigham through Ranger Peacock. Report amended and updated with COD information. Custodial Death Report :: Page 7 of 7