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Inmate dies in Ozaukee County Jail, investigation ongoing

THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING THE FOLLOWING CASE. AND OTHER BREAKING NEWS: A 36-YEAR-OLD MILWAUKEE MAN IS DEAD IN THE OZAKI COUNTY JAIL. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS HIS BODY WAS FOUND IN A LOCKDOWN AROUND 11:00 PM THIS MORNING. POLICE SAY HE HAS BEEN BEHIND BARS SINCE THURSDAY ON LOCAL CHARGES.

Inmate dies in Ozaukee County Jail, investigation ongoing

The sheriff’s office said the man’s body was found in a holding cell on Saturday

The death of an inmate at the Ozaukee County Jail is under investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, a 36-year-old Milwaukee man was found dead in a cell around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said he had been in the jail since Thursday and was being held on local charges and a warrant from another county. Per Ozaukee County policy, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is now leading the investigation.

The death of an inmate at the Ozaukee County Jail is under investigation.

A 36-year-old Milwaukee man was found dead in a cell around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. Police said he had been in jail since Thursday and was being held on local charges and a warrant from another county.

Per Ozaukee County policy, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently leading the investigation.