Name not reported
A man held at the Presque Isle County jail in Michigan hanged himself in his cell on March 26, 2024, and died of his injuries at a hospital in Alpena on April 5. Sheriff Joe Brewbaker asked the Michigan Sheriffs' Association to investigate, and that association's report, which the sheriff described, concluded on April 29 that jail staff followed policy and did not contribute to the death. The sheriff called it an unfortunate incident and said he has empathy for the man and his family. The sheriff's account and the report have not been independently tested.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Michigan Sheriffs' Association internal investigation (MISSION), requested by Sheriff Joe Brewbaker, found the hanging was intentional self-harm and that jail staff followed policy.
Reported by: Michigan Sheriffs' Association internal investigation (MISSION) (outside investigators); Sheriff Joe Brewbaker (the agency that held him).