Cawaske Jenkins
Cawaske Jenkins, 31, died on February 19, 2026, while held at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he had been booked three days earlier. Early reports from jail officials said he had undisclosed medical issues and that his death may have been linked to a medical condition. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory later attributed the death to methamphetamine toxicity and classed the manner as accidental, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, which says its investigation remains open.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory found methamphetamine toxicity and ruled the death accidental, after an earlier preliminary assessment by jail officials had linked it to a medical condition.
Reported by: Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (outside investigators); Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him).