STAUNTON, Va – A Middle River Regional Jail Inmate passed away this morning.
Officers were notified that a female inmate was having a medical emergency in one of the female dormitory housing areas and responded along with medical personnel just after four o’clock.
They began administrating C-P-R and called E-M-S. However, despite their best efforts, the inmate was pronounced dead a short time later.
Sheriff Donald L. Smith added that the identity of the inmate is not being released until the victim’s family has been notified.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating but no foul play is suspected.
