Bethany Police Identify Man Who Died While In Custody

The man who died while in police custody has been identified.

Wednesday, July 31st 2019, 2:44 pm

By: News 9


The man who died while in police custody has been identified.

Police were called to a disturbance Monday night in the 6900 block of NW 59th Street. 

Jason Yahola, 38, became unresponsive and died Monday night at Deaconess Hospital. 

Related: Man Dies While In Police Custody In Bethany 

A preliminary report from the state medical examiner's office determined there was no fatal trauma to Yahola and/or no traumatic brain injury.

The responding officer, who has been identified as seven-year veteran Steven Yeager, is back on duty.

The investigation determined all of the physical trauma to Yahola was suffered prior to any officers' interaction with him, police said.

 

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