Died in jail or a lockup
Name not reported
A person held at the Pulaski County jail in Arkansas died in January 2026 of a fatal medical emergency while on suicide watch, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The newspaper reported that a deputy on the morning shift was watching a movie instead of monitoring the person at the time. The deputy was suspended for two days without pay.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported a fatal medical emergency while the person was on suicide watch, and said a deputy on the morning shift was watching a movie at the time instead of monitoring the person.
Reported by: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (reporters).