Inmate at St. Louis County jail dies after being found unresponsive in cell

St. Louis County Jail inmate dies after being found unconscious

DULUTH — A St. Louis County Jail inmate died at a hospital Friday, three days after he was found unresponsive in his cell. Darrin John Tiessen, 35, had been booked at the jail on Jan. 25 after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a missed court appearance. Authorities said a correctional officer was conducting a welfare check when he was found unresponsive in the single-occupancy cell just after 1 a.m. Jan. 27. Staff immediately began l…

Man dies in St. Louis County Jail

DULUTH, Minn. – An inmate in the St. Louis County jail has died.  The St. Louis County Sherriff’s Office reports on January 27, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., a correctional officer conducted a welfare check on 35-year-old Darrin John Tiessen. The officer found Tiessen unresponsive in a single-occupancy cell. The Sheriff’s Office says, “Staff immediately initiated lifesaving measures, including CPR and use of an AED and were able to obtain a …

Inmate at St. Louis County jail dies after being found unresponsive in cell

The sheriff's office said it has requested that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension conduct an independent investigation.

Unresponsive Inmate Found in St. Louis Justice Center Cell

ST. LOUIS — Dametria McDile, 32, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, after being found unresponsive in her cell at the St. Louis City Justice Center, authorities said.McDile was discovered at approximately 4:45 p.m. Jan. 31, 2026, and medical personnel responded immediately, performing life-saving measures before transporting her to a St. Louis hospital. She was pronounced dead at a St. Louis hospital shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday.The St. Louis Met…