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Woman dies in Jefferson County jail Monday morning

The 31-year-old had two outstanding felony warrants from Jefferson County and Harris County.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Texas — A woman in the custody of the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on theft charges has died according to a spokesperson. 

Leeann Navarro was found unresponsive in her cell at 1:40 a.m. according to a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office news release. 

The 31-year-old had two outstanding felony warrants from Jefferson County and Harris County.

CPR was immediately performed according to the release. Navarro was pronounced dead and Judge Collins ordered an autopsy. 

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The Jail Commission was notified along with the Texas Rangers, which is part of protocol according to the release. 

According to 12News archives, Navarro's death is the fifth in-custody death reported in the last six months for Jefferson County.

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From a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office news release: 

On Friday, 02/21/2020 at 6:40 p.m., Port Arthur Police booked 31 year old Leeann Navarro into the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on theft charges. She also had 2 outstanding felony warrants from Jefferson and Harris Counties.

After receiving medical clearance at a local hospital, Navarro was booked into the Jefferson County Correctional Facility.

This morning at 1:40 a.m., Correctional Officers found Navarro unresponsive in her cell. Medical Staff immediately began CPR to no avail. Navarro was pronounced deceased and Judge Collins ordered an autopsy.

As per protocol, the Jail Commission was notified as well as the Texas Rangers. Navarro’s family has been notified. No additional information at this time.

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