Ramsey County, ND (trfnews.i234.me) — A 67-year-old man from St. Michael died by suicide while in custody at the Devils Lake jail, according to his family.
What family members are saying
Julie Sailor, the man’s ex-wife, contacted TRF News on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She identified him as Brian Sailor.
She said he was being held on drug-related charges. Officials have not released a public timeline or details.
Brian Sailor was housed at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center in Devils Lake. The complex includes the Lake Region Correctional Facility.
Julie Sailor said she is upset about how a suicide could happen in jail. She said inmates should be watched and checked.
Concerns tied to a previous death
She also pointed to a prior death at the same jail. She said a relative, Cassie McDonald, also died by suicide there.
She described that death as happening a few years ago. She said she now plans to speak with an attorney.
She wants answers about supervision, cameras, and safety checks.
What officials have shared so far
Officials have not yet released public statements about Brian Sailor’s death. That includes the time, the location inside the jail, and any video review.
The law enforcement center lists public contact information online. It is located at 222 Walnut Street West in Devils Lake.
The center’s main phone number is listed as (701) 662-0700. You can also find agency contacts through the county and city websites.
Help resources
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North Dakota also provides 988 information through the state HHS website: ND HHS 988.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Devils lake corrections put everything in place to cause this and are neglecting thier own rules to allow this,