A 28-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive in her cell and did not survive rescue efforts early Saturday afternoon, Mesa County Detention Facility officials said.
“The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate in the Mesa County Detention Facility,” the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office website announced Sunday.
The woman was found during routine security checks. Deputies, medical staff on site, and emergency medical services attempted life-saving measures. She did not survive.“Deputies and nursing staff immediately rendered aid and performed CPR. Emergency medical services were also dispatched. The person did not survive. At this time, the Mesa county Sheriff’sThe inmate was not alone in her cell. She had one cellmate, officers confirmed.
“Rarely, are our people are housed by themselves,” said Megan Terlecky, spokeswoman for the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. She was not in a temporary area of the facility. “She was in one of the housing parts of the facility so she had been there a little bit. If you don’t bond out or are not eligible for bond or on a parole hold you are in assigned units. She was in a female housing area.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Body found in Lowndes County identified as missing womanA body found in Lowndes County in April has been identified as a missing woman, according to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers.
Read more »
Body Found in Lowndes County in April Identified as Missing Woman - Alabama NewsLowndes County Sheriff Chris West said on April 6, a neighbor found human remains on a vacant lot on Smith Road between Mosses and Gordonville. alnews alabamanewsnetwork
Read more »
Body found in rural Lowndes County identified as woman who disappeared in MarchThe body, found more than a month ago, was identified Friday as 59-year-old Mary Ann Brown, who disappeared March 30.
Read more »
Parker County authorities seek leads after man found dead near railroad tracksThe Parker County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after a man was found dead early Friday near railroad tracks southwest of Millsap. Officers...
Read more »
Harris County man accused of fatally stabbing his wife found dead in holding cellA man accused of killing his wife was found dead in his holding cell Saturday morning.
Read more »
Man, woman killed after car hits semi, catches fire in Richland CountyThe crash happened Saturday night on I-71 in Mifflin Township.
Read more »