May 16, 2024
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE
RE: Bonneville County Jail Medical Emergency
Investigators with the Tri-County Sheriff’s Association and the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office have concluded their investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Jarred Scott Wallander at the Bonneville County Jail on February 13th, 2024. Mr. Wallander was discovered by Deputies unresponsive in his cell around 2:00am that night and despite life-saving measures were unable to resuscitate him.
The investigation revealed Mr. Wallander was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on February 10th after being arrested for outstanding Warrants and Drug Charges. Deputies had placed Mr. Wallander on a medical watch protocol based on information discovered in the booking process, housing him in a cell where he could be appropriately monitored. Deputies discovered Mr. Wallander unresponsive in the early morning hours during a regular check of his cell but were unable to revive him.
An autopsy was coordinated through the Bonneville County Coroner’s Office with the assistance of a Forensic Pathologist with the Ada County Coroner’s Office. Autopsy results revealed Mr. Wallander suffered from an undetected acute medical condition that ultimately caused his death. No other acute injuries or trauma that would have contributed to death were identified.
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Original News Release:
February 13, 2024
NEWS RELEASE
RE: Bonneville County Jail Medical Emergency
Just after 2am this morning Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered a male inmate, 39 year old Jarred Scott Wallander, unresponsive in his cell. Deputies immediately began CPR and lifesaving measures until Idaho Falls Ambulance Personnel arrived. Continued efforts to revive Mr. Wallander were unsuccessful and he was declared deceased at the scene.
Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse requested assistance from the Tri-County Sheriff’s Association, a standard practice when there is a death or serious incident inside the jail facility. Deputies from Bannock and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Offices responded and will be conducting the investigation. The Bonneville County Coroner’s Office was also notified and responded to the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.
