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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 11, 2008
An inmate at the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio died shortly after midnight this morning of apparent natural causes pending the outcome of an autopsy.
Darnell Williams, 47, last known address of 1202 Collingwood Apt. 111B, Toledo, was pronounced dead at 12:50 a.m. today at the Archbold Hospital where he had been transported by ambulance.
Around 11:25 p.m. Monday, a corrections officer had completed an inspection in the 60-bed unit where Williams was housed. Ten minutes later, nearby inmates started yelling that Williams was having problems. Medical staff and an EMS unit were immediately called. Williams was taken to the Intake area where the AED and CPR were administered while staff were waiting on the EMS unit that arrived at 12:04 a.m. Tuesday. Williams was taken to the Archbold Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:50 a.m. An autopsy is being conducted by the Lucas County Coroner’s office.
Williams was serving a six-month sentence at CCNO on a charge of Attempt to Commit an Offense related to a reduced charge of attempted breaking and entering out of Lucas County Common Pleas Court. He also had two outstanding charges of resisting arrest and obstructing official business out of Toledo Municipal Court. He had five previous incarcerations at CCNO. While at CCNO, Williams was working in the kitchen and had applied to participate in the community public works program.
Jim Dennis, CCNO Executive Director, said Williams died of apparent natural causes pending the outcome of the coroner’s report. He added that there was no evidence of foul play. HIPPA and privacy laws prevent CCNO from disclosing detailed information about Williams’ medical condition. Mr. Dennis said his condolences go out to the Williams’ family at this time who have been contacted.
Mr. Dennis did say that Williams received prompt medical assistance as two nurses and
six corrections staff immediately responded to the medical emergency. He noted all officers, as well as contract staff, are trained in CPR and the use of the AED.
All CCNO offenders with chronic illnesses receive individualized medical treatment plans developed by a medical director, said Mr. Dennis, when they arrive at CCNO. “Inmates come to CCNO with a variety of medical maladies, chronic diseases and some only increase in complexity. We make every effort to diagnose and provide proper treatment, however, compliance is at the inmate’s discretion. Some inmates willingly comply with their medical treatment. The inmates who fair the best are those who actively comply with the treatment plan recommended by medical staff.”
It was the fifth inmate death to occur at CCNO since the facility opened in July 1990. One death was due to a seizure in 1999. There were two suicides in 2000 and third in 2002.
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