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- Sheriff's Detectives update investigation of inmate death at the Washoe County Detention Facility
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400084 |
| Date Issued: | Aug 26, 2014 - 1:37pm |
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Sheriff's Detectives update investigation of 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 reported today that they have received formal identification of an inmate who passed away at the Washoe County Detention Facility on Sunday morning.
The decedent has been identified as Kerry A Roop, age 31, of Reno.
Roop was booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on August 22, 2014. She had been ordered by Washoe District Court to serve a 48-hour commitment after failing to comply with a previous court order.
This is an ongoing investigation. According to Detectives, there are no signs of foul play and no suspects at this time. Exact cause of death will be determined by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office.
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.
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