Inmate dies in custody at Western Virginia Regional Jail

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – An inmate was found unresponsive in her cell while in the custody of Western Virginia Regional Jail (WVRJ).

On the afternoon of March 24, 2026, Inmate Destiny Swain, 27, received emergency lifesaving measures from WVRJ security and medical staff. They immediately initiated CPR and activated 911.

WVRJ says Roanoke County Fire-EMS personnel responded to the jail and immediately continued emergency treatment…

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