Inmate commits suicide at Summit County Jail
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Posted: 02/03/2012
AKRON, Ohio - An inmate at the Summit County Jail committed suicide just after midnight Friday.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office said Jesse Lee Spinks, 29, of Akron was found hanging in his cell by a deputy. Attempts were made by jail personnel to resuscitate Spinks. He was then taken to Akron City Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The sheriff’s office said Spinks did not show signs of being suicidal when screened by the jail’s medical staff.
Spinks was booked into jail in December for possession of cocaine, illegal conveyance, tampering with evidence and disorderly conduct.
The sheriff’s office said it will continue to investigate the death.
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