Inmate’s death, Dec. 4

A 42-year old Bandon male, arrested on a domestic assault charge Saturday night, Dec. 2, was found unresponsive in his Coos Co. Jail cell Sunday morning, Dec. 3, and declared dead by ambulance personnel while en route to Coquille Valley Hospital.  According to a news release from District Attorney R. Paul Frasier, Rocky Alan Stewart “had been involved in a fight with another family member.  That family member was injured and transported to Southern Coos Hospital for Treatment.  That family member was subsequently treated and released from the hospital.”  Stewart reportedly had minor injuries from the fight and refused medical treatment.  An autopsy has been ordered and the Oregon State Police are conducting the investigation into his death.