Canton, OH – Stark County officials are investigating after an inmate died by suicide this morning at the Stark County Jail, according to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday, when jail personnel found the inmate unresponsive. According to the Sheriff’s Office, staff and onsite medical personnel initiated immediate care, including CPR. The man was transported by the Canton Fire Department to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the inmate has been identified as Daniel Zachary Mattay, who had been indicted on multiple charges, including murder, in the death of Ryan Godbey. Mattay was scheduled to appear for a plea hearing on December 10, 2025, but had not yet gone to trial and had not been convicted.
The Sheriff’s Office stated that the investigation remains active. Authorities are working with the Ohio Bureau of Adult Detention and the Stark County Coroner’s Office to determine the full circumstances surrounding the death.
Officials have not released additional details, including how long the inmate had been in custody or where in the jail the incident occurred. No staff injuries were reported.
Residents with information or questions regarding the investigation can contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office as the inquiry continues.
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