An inmate at Penobscot County Jail has died.
The person, who has not been identified, died at the facility at around 9:35 p.m. Saturday, according to the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office. .
The inmate had been arrested and taken into police custody Saturday at around 11:50 a.m., before being taken to Penobscot County Jail. The person was unable to pay bail and remained at the jail after officials conducted a general screening.
During a standard check of inmates Saturday evening, the person in holding was found unresponsive. Officials attempted to resuscitate the person, assisted by Bangor emergency personnel.
The person died, and the Maine Department of Corrections and the Maine medical examiner’s office was notified.
The person did not have any injuries at the time of their death, the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The investigation is ongoing. The person’s name will not be publicly released at this time.
