Death Investigation

On Tuesday, 01/21/2020, 49 year old Joseph Postula of Port Arthur was sentenced for his third DWI. He was transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility to be booked in. During the initial book-in process, he was evaluated by medical staff as protocol. It was determined that he was too ill for the book in process to continue. Postula was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted. This morning at 4:41 a.m., Postula passed away at the hospital. An autopsy has been ordered. As per jail standards, the Jail Commission was notified as well as the Texas Rangers. Postula’s family has been notified as well.

###

1/24/2020 11:50 AM
Crystal Holmes, PIO
cholmes@co.jefferson.tx.us