Woman dies in cell at Ohio jail, investigation underway

OHIO — Authorities are investigating after a woman was found unresponsive in a cell at the Portage County Jail Sunday evening.

According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, Pauline Ferrell, 42, was discovered around 8:30 p.m. during a routine security check inside the jail.

Officials said jail staff immediately began basic and advanced life-saving measures and contacted medical personnel. Despite those efforts, Ferrell was later pronounced dead

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