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- Sheriff's Detectives investigate inmate death at the Washoe County Detention Facility
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400083 |
| Date Issued: | Aug 25, 2014 - 5:07pm |
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Sheriff's Detectives investigate inmate death at the Washoe County Detention Facility |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives are currently investigating the death of an inmate in the Washoe County Detention Facility.
The decedent, described as a white female in her mid-thirties, was discovered in her cell at approximately 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2014.
According to investigators, there are no signs of foul play and there are no suspects at this time. Exact cause of death will be determined by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office.
The identity of the inmate will be released after the Medical Examiner's Office has completed formal identification and next of kin notification.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.