Documents and Incidents Tagged "Jail Death"

Dantron Harris died in the custody of Sheriff Antoinette Irving at Richmond City Justice Center on March 28, 2022.

"Hill was arrested June 4 by Virginia Beach police on charges of trespassing, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. He was taken to the jail after a magistrate denied him bond. Hill was 'uncooperative and combative' during the booking process and had to be restrained, according to the sheriff’s department. Less than a half hour after arriving at the jail, he experienced a 'medical emergency' and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. He died six days later."

The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide due to "positional and mechanical asphyxia due to restraint with neck and torso compression".

Vance Holloway was found dead in his cell on December 12, 2022, while awaiting sentencing.

Sheriff Antionette Irving's Office has released limited information surrounding Holloway's death, citing an ongoing investigation, but did say first responders were called to the jail for a medical emergency.

Steven Carey died at the Richmond City Justice Center on January 11, 2023 from a fentanyl-related overdose, according to medical examiners.