Inmate found dead Sunday inside Slidell City Jail, authorities say

SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) – A 65-year-old inmate was found dead Sunday (Feb. 22) inside the Slidell City Jail, interim Slidell Police chief Daniel Seuzeneau said.

The man — identified as Douglas Koch — appeared to have suffered a medical emergency while sleeping, Seuzeneau said.

Koch had been in jail for two days following an arrest on suspicion of second offense driving while intoxicated, police said…

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