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Romegio Rosario

50 years old · died October 9, 2026 · Lehigh County Jail, Lehigh County

Romegio Rosario, 50, of Allentown, was held at the Lehigh County Jail when he died on October 9, 2026. Jail officials said he was found unresponsive in his cell that morning, and he was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Allentown, where he was pronounced dead that evening. Jail officials said there appear to be no signs of self-harm or foul play. County detectives and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office are investigating, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause and manner of death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Jail officials say there appear to be no signs of self-harm or foul play, and the coroner's office is still investigating with an autopsy pending.

Reported by: Lehigh County Jail officials (the agency that held him); Lehigh County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).

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