Greensboro, NC – A 44-year-old inmate died early Monday after experiencing a medical condition while in custody at the Guilford County Detention Center, prompting an internal and criminal investigation.
According to a news release from the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Danny H. Rogers reported that Scott Alan Farter was transported from the detention center in High Point to High Point Regional Hospital at approximately 12:45 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, after experiencing a medical issue.
Officials said Farter lost a pulse during transport. He was pronounced deceased at the hospital around 2:00 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office.
Farter had been held without bond pending a March 27, 2026 court date. According to authorities, he was arrested January 28, 2026, and allegedly charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, felony attempted first-degree murder, and misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun.
The sheriff’s office stated that his next of kin has been notified.
In accordance with Guilford County Sheriff’s Office policy, the incident is under internal review by the GCSO Professional Standards Division and the Major Crimes Investigative Unit. Authorities said North Carolina law limits the amount of information that can be released during ongoing investigations.
The case may draw attention from local residents, including students and young workers following public safety developments in Guilford County.
Additional details have not been released.
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