Inmate dies in Slidell City Jail

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — An inmate was found dead in his cell at the Slidell City Jail on Sunday, Feb. 22.

According to the Slidell Police Department, 65-year-old Douglas Koch was found unresponsive in his cell. Preliminary information suggests Koch suffered a medical emergency in his sleep. He was housed alone in his cell, and no foul play is suspected…

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