Fayette County, OH – A quick response by Fayette County Sheriff’s Office deputies is being credited with saving a life after an inmate suffered a medical emergency inside the county jail earlier this week.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were alerted to an unresponsive inmate inside a housing pod at the Fayette County Jail. When they arrived, they found a 42-year-old man without a pulse, indicating a serious medical emergency requiring immediate action.
Officials said Corporal Jackson, Deputy Curl, and Deputy Lentz immediately began life-saving measures while awaiting emergency medical services. Due to their rapid response, the inmate regained consciousness before EMS arrived on scene.
Emergency responders then provided additional treatment, and the inmate was transported to a local hospital for further care. Authorities confirmed the man has since recovered from the incident.
The sheriff’s office praised the deputies’ actions, calling the incident another example of their commitment not only to security, but to protecting lives — even under difficult circumstances.
“This is yet another powerful example of the dedication our deputies show every day,” the department said in a public statement, emphasizing the importance of training, preparedness, and teamwork inside correctional facilities.
No additional details about the inmate’s medical condition were released.
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