A 30-year-old inmate from the Harford County Detention Center died Wednesday after hanging himself in his cell.
At approximately 2:48 p.m., a correctional deputy, while conducting regularly scheduled tours, found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately called for medical staff at the detention center and all available deputies to respond and begin lifesaving efforts. Medical staff initiated CPR and applied an AED for assistance, with no success. Members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company responded and continued to administer assistance. The inmate, identified as Marlyn William Barnes, from Gwynn Oak, Maryland, was pronounced deceased at 3:30 p.m.
Pursuant to policy, the inquiry into the Barnes’ death was assumed by detectives with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. Preliminary investigation indicated that Barnes had just returned from his bail review, where bail had been denied.
Investigators with the Forensic Services Unit also responded to document the scene and collect evidence. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was notified and responded. No foul play is suspected.
Barnes was booked into the Detention Center on April 9 for first and second degree assault and violation of a protective order.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
At approximately 2:48 p.m., a correctional deputy, while conducting regularly scheduled tours, found the inmate unresponsive in his cell with a sheet around his neck. Deputies immediately called for medical staff at the detention center and all available deputies to respond and begin lifesaving efforts. Medical staff initiated CPR and applied an AED for assistance, with no success. Members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company responded and continued to administer assistance. The inmate, identified as Marlyn William Barnes, from Gwynn Oak, Maryland, was pronounced deceased at 3:30 p.m.
Pursuant to policy, the inquiry into the Barnes’ death was assumed by detectives with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. Preliminary investigation indicated that Barnes had just returned from his bail review, where bail had been denied.
Investigators with the Forensic Services Unit also responded to document the scene and collect evidence. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was notified and responded. No foul play is suspected.
Barnes was booked into the Detention Center on April 9 for first and second degree assault and violation of a protective order.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.