From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an inmate found dead in his cell on Tuesday, March 22, at approximately 5:02 a.m.
“The man was being held on the medical floor and was in a cell by himself,” Sergeant Joni Money said. “The body was transported to the Coroner’s Office for examination. No foul play is suspected in this death.”
The inmate’s identity is not being released at this time.
Money said that Sheriff’s detectives are continuing this investigation.
The story will be updated when more information is available.