Work-release inmate in Jefferson County dies in corrections housing

A Jefferson County work-release inmate who was housed successful a assemblage corrections programme died Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Damion Jeffcastle White, 26, was recovered unresponsive successful Intervention Community Corrections Services lodging during the aboriginal morning, according to a caller release. He was pronounced dormant astatine the scene.

White was successful custody since July 1 and was being held connected a third-degree home battle charge, according to the release. He was transferred to assemblage corrections connected July 14.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office volition find the origin and mode of his death.