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Grays Harbor County Sheriff Investigating Death Of Inmate In Thurston County Jail

According to reports, 6 inmates have overdosed in the jail since March 5th.

The Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an inmate in the Thurston County Jail. According to reports, 6 inmates have overdosed in the jail since March 5th. Officials stress that corrections officers take several steps to prevent inmates from bringing drugs into the jail, including a full body scan when they're booked. Of the six people who overdosed, four people were revived with narcan, which can reverse the effects of opioids. Two inmates were hospitalized in critical condition. One man later died in the hospital; The other man remains in critical condition.

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