Wayne County inmate’s death under investigation

WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — A Wayne County Indiana Jail inmate died while in custody from an apparent medical issue, according to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

On the afternoon of Dec. 14, Dean Lamb, 57, of Richmond, Ind. collapsed from what appeared to be a medical issue, according to a release from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.

Officers and jail medical staff responded and began live saving measures. Richmond Fire and Rescue also assisted in the effort. However, the efforts were unsuccessful.

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Lamb was incarcerated in Sept. 11, 2019 and was scheduled to be released on Jan. 22, 2020. He was serving time for a conviction on the charge of a Level six felony Intimidation and Public Intoxication, the release said.

Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter requested an investigation into Lamb’s death. An autopsy is scheduled.

The incident is under investigation by the Indiana State Police and the Wayne County Coroner’s Office.