BEND, OR -- 31-year old Edwin Mays of Bend was arrested on Sunday afternoon and booked on charges of interfering with a police officer, menacing, possession of heroin and a parole violation.  At around 9 P.M. Sunday night, Mays began showing signs of medical distress.  Deputies and Bend Fire and Rescue medics tried life saving measures, but their efforts failed to save him.  The Sheriff's Office says his death is believed to be from medical issues.

An autopsy is expected.