Stephen Ryan McCormack

CUSTODIAL DEATH REPORT Agency Information CDR Number: 17-520-CJ Version Type: AMENDED Report Date: 10/4/2017 5:04 PM Status: Submitted Agency/Facility Information Denton County 127 N. Woodrow Agency Name: Agency Address: Sheriff's Office. Ln. Suite 300 Agency City: Denton Agency State: TX Agency Zip: 76205 Director Information Director Salutation: Sheriff Director First Name: Tracy Director Middle Name: Director Last Name: Murphree Reporter Name: Michael Tutt Reporter Email: [email protected] Decedent Information Identity of Deceased Custodial Death Report :: Page 1 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- First Name: Stephen Middle Name: Ryan Last Name: McCormack Suffix: Date of Birth: 2/16/1982 Sex: Male Race: Anglo or White Age At Time Of Death: 35 Date/Time of Custody (arrest, incarceration) (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Date/Time of Custody or 8/30/2017 11:33 Incident: AM Date/Time of Death (mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm AM/PM): Death Date and Time: 9/5/2017 6:47 PM 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: Accidental Custodial Death Report :: Page 2 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Medical Cause of Death: Medical Cause of Death: Methamphetamine Intoxication Had the decedent been receiving treatment for the medical condition that caused the death after admission to your jail's jurisdiction? Medical Treatment: Unknown If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, who caused the death? Who caused the death?: Decedent 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 Could not be condition?: determined If death was an accident, homicide or suicide, what was the means of death? Means of Death: Unknown Location / Custody Information Where did the event causing the death occur? 127 N. Woodrow Street Address: City: Denton Lane Custodial Death Report :: Page 3 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- County: Denton Zip: 76205 What location category best describes where the event causing the death occurred? Law Enforcement Location Category: Facility 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: Jail - holding cell 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): 8/30/2017 11:33 Entry Date Time: AM 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?: No What were the most serious offense(s) with which the deceased was (or would have been) charged with at the time of death? Custodial Death Report :: Page 4 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- Offense 1: Parole Violation Offense 2: Offense 3: A probation/parole Were the Charges:: violation 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: Parole Violation 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): 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 Custodial Death Report :: Page 5 of 6 --- PAGE BREAK --- standoff?: No arrested?: No 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? Under Restraint: No Summary of Incident Summary of How the Death Occurred: (max. 30,000 characters) Summary: On August 30, 2017, at approximately 9:53AM, Stephen Ryan McCormack, 02/16/1982, was transported from the Lewisville City Jail to the Denton County Jail by Lewisville Police Department. Upon arrival, health intake assessments were conducted and Mr. McCormack denied any current or past medical issues and did not require medical attention at intake. Mr. McCormack denied being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. At approximately 11:45AM, Mr. McCormack became ill and admitted to ingesting two “caps” of GHB. Mr. McCormack was evaluated by Jail Medical Staff and placed on Heightened Awareness Time Checks for chemical/substance abuse withdrawals. Mr. McCormack was moved from Holding to Safety Cell B for observation. At approximately 2:43PM, Denton County Jail Detention Staff found Mr. McCormack unresponsive. Jail Medical Staff conducted resuscitation efforts. Denton Fire and EMS personnel arrived and continued resuscitation efforts. Denton Fire and EMS personnel transported Mr. McCormack to Medical City of Denton. According to hospital staff, Mr. McCormack was on a ventilator and was in grave condition. Mr. McCormack’s family was notified of his condition. On September 1, 2017, Mr. McCormack was released from the custody of the Denton County Jail. On September 8, 2017, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office learned of Mr. McCormack’s passing on September 5, 2017. Custodial Death Report :: Page 6 of 6