Deputies identify Kosciusko County Jail inmate who died Monday
Posted: Apr 9, 2019 4:16 PM EDT
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. -- Indiana State Police have identified the inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Monday afternoon. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The inmate was identified as 42-year-old Christopher Hinson of North Webster. He was in jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine and dealing methamphetamine.
Police said Hinson was found unresponsive in his cell Monday around 1 p.m.
Attempts were made to revive the inmate, but CPR was unsuccessful.
He was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is ongoing.
