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Released: May 20, 2010 - Thursday, 04:31 PM

Attempt Suicide

Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 5-19-10 11:47 PMPlace of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo County Jail, 1585 Kansas Ave.Victim Information: WithheldSuspect Information: N/AA 27 year old un-sentenced inmate was found hanging in his cell late Wednesday evening by an alert correctional officer who entered the cell and removed the homemade noose.
The inmate had fashioned a noose from his t-shirt and when housing was locked down at 11:40 PM, he apparently attempted to take his life.
Staff, including the jail nurse, responded to the call from the housing unit and determined the subject was breathing on his own and vital signs were within limits. The inmate was transferred to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center where he is listed in good condition.
"We are very proud of the quick detection and response by our correctional staff," said Correctional Operations Lt. Michelle Cole. "One of the reasons we vary the time of the bed checks is to detect and prevent this type of activity."