{"id":14765,"date":"2026-01-28T05:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=14765"},"modified":"2026-01-28T05:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:55:19","slug":"devils-lake-jail-suicide-prompts-family-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/devils-lake-jail-suicide-prompts-family-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Lake Jail Suicide Prompts Family Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ramsey County, ND<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A 67-year-old man from St. Michael died by suicide while in custody at the Devils Lake jail, according to his family.<\/p>\n

What family members are saying<\/h2>\n

Julie Sailor, the man\u2019s ex-wife, contacted TRF News on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. She identified him as Brian Sailor.<\/p>\n

She said he was being held on drug-related charges. Officials have not released a public timeline or details.<\/p>\n

Brian Sailor was housed at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center<\/a> in Devils Lake. The complex includes the Lake Region Correctional Facility.<\/p>\n

Julie Sailor said she is upset about how a suicide could happen in jail. She said inmates should be watched and checked.<\/p>\n

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Brian Sailor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Concerns tied to a previous death<\/h2>\n

She also pointed to a prior death at the same jail. She said a relative, Cassie McDonald, also died by suicide there.<\/p>\n

She described that death as happening a few years ago. She said she now plans to speak with an attorney.<\/p>\n

She wants answers about supervision, cameras, and safety checks.<\/p>\n

What officials have shared so far<\/h2>\n

Officials have not yet released public statements about Brian Sailor\u2019s death. That includes the time, the location inside the jail, and any video review.<\/p>\n

The law enforcement center lists public contact information online. It is located at 222 Walnut Street West in Devils Lake.<\/p>\n

The center\u2019s main phone number is listed as (701) 662-0700. You can also find agency contacts through the county and city websites.<\/p>\n