The Richland County Sheriffs Department is reporting an in-custody inmate death this week.
The incident occurred Wednesday morning at the Richland County Jail in Olney.
62 year old Donald Pollock was discovered unresponsive, unconscious and not breathing in his cell.
Life-saving measures were initiated and emergency medical services responded to the location.
Despite the efforts, Pollard was pronounced deceased.
He had been booked into the facility the previous evening on low-level firearms and drug charges.
The Illinois State Police have been called in to begin an independent investigation into the death.
The Richland County Coroners Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
USDA opens enrollment for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
Fulton County farms to be featured at Indiana State Fair
Passenger killed, driver injured in car-tree crash
Three northern Indiana athletes finish 1-2-3 in Athletes with Disabilities division of 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Former Starke County jail matron pleads guilty to theft charges
The Heartery hosting May Day Food and Household Item Drive
4C Health announces Rural Pre-Med Summer Internship Immersive
Boating restrictions on Tippecanoe Lake Chain and Barbee Lake Chain lifted
