Death investigation underway at Charlotte County Jail after inmate found unresponsive jail death investigation (Source: WIS) By ABC7 Staff | December 27, 2020 at 6:10 PM EST - Updated December 27 at 6:10 PM
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) -An inmate at the Charlotte County jail was found unresponsive and alone in his cell on Saturday evening.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer says 57-year-old Doug Gow was found in his cell with a piece of fabric around his neck. Jail staff say they immediately began trying to save the man’s life as EMS was on their way and were unsuccessful.
“Per policy, corrections deputies walk the pod once every 60 minutes to ensure the safety and security of all inmates,” said CCSO PIO, Claudette Bennett.