GBI investigating after inmate death at Troup County Jail, sheriff’s office says
Georgia Bureau of Investigations is investigating after a Troup County Jail inmate died.
A Detention Officer with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office discovered an inmate who appeared to be unresponsive in his cell on September 7th at approximately 9:17 PM.
“At that time additional officers and jail medical staff were notified along with the Troup County Fire Department and AMR,” sheriff’s office said. “Lifesaving measures began on the inmate and continued during transport to Well Star West Georgia Emergency Department.”
The inmate was pronounced deceased at approximately 4:30 AM on September 8th.
The inmate is identified as Aaron M. Martinette, 33 years of age, of Fayetteville and he was being held on Disorderly Conduct charges.
“As standard procedure the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is on scene and will conduct an independent investigation,” the sheriff’s office added.
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