Man Dies in Jail After Mental Health Crisis

0:00A 53-year-old man named Jeffrey Foreman died last July 13th in an anchorage jail after guards restrained him during an apparent mental health crisis. A state review determined Espixia as the primary cause of death, but officials decided not to prosecute the correctional officers involved. Foreman had been arrested a week earlier on suspicion of driving under the influence and assault. His mother had posted $250 bail on July 10th, but release was delayed for electronic monitoring setup. Evening, he suddenly showed signs of confusion and grew aggressive toward his cellmate. Meanwhile, as the situation escalated with yelling and property damage, officers used non-deadly force to bring him under control on the floor. He complained of breathing trouble during the restraint, then went unresponsive and turned blue despite efforts to help. His mother described a long history of alcohol struggles, with no recent intoxicants found pointing to possible withdrawal. The jail's internal review remains confidential, though they say it supports the staff's

1:01actions and addresses any training gaps. This marks the first jail restraint death in Alaska since 2015, highlighting ongoing challenges with mental health episodes behind bars. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Anchorage News today, AI-powered local news.