Investigation of Trumbull County Jail inmate death underway
An investigation is underway to determine what caused the death of an inmate at the Trumbull County Jail. According to Sheriff Paul Monroe, the prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell at around noon Friday. Corrections Officers called for immediate medical assistance and lifesaving efforts began, according to a statement issued by Monroe. The prisoner was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital in Warren, Ohio where he was pronounced dead less than 45 minutes after he w...
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WARREN, Ohio - An investigation is underway to determine what caused the death of an inmate at the Trumbull County Jail.
According to Sheriff Paul Monroe, the prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell at around noon Friday.
Corrections Officers called for immediate medical assistance and lifesaving efforts began, according to a statement issued by Monroe.
The prisoner identified by police as 60 year-old Gregory Wright of Warren, was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital where he was pronounced dead less than 45 minutes after he was discovered.
The Trumbull County Coroner's Office has been notified and will be investigating to determine the cause of death.
The Sheriff says there were no signs of foul play.
