Investigation Underway After Two Marion County Inmates Collapse

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.

An investigation is underway in Marion County after two inmates collapsed. The incidents happened at the Marion County Detention Center. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. yesterday an inmate was found unconscious in his cell and a short while later the second person collapsed in the same area. Deputies and medical staff immediately began rendering aid until EMS arrived at the scene. Both inmates were responsive but were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The two have since been released and are back at the detention center. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.