Second inmate dies while in custody at Montgomery County Jail in less than a week

Scoop: Clarksville has been notified that a second inmate has passed away within a week while in custody at the Montgomery County Jail.

Montgomery County Jail inmate commits suicide

An inmate at the Montgomery County Jail hanged herself after reportedly being returned from the hospital where she was treated for an overdose. She was transported to Vanderbilt after being found, where she was placed on life support, and then pronounced dead.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirms six positive cases of COVID-19

Scoop Media Group has received confirmation from Sandra Brandon, Public Information Officer for the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, that a total of six people have tested positive for COVID-19. Of those six, four are inmates and two are employees.