Authorities Investigate Inmate Death At Oklahoma County Jail

The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Oklahoma County Jail. Authorities said 56-year-old Daryl Clinton was booked into the jail August 6 after being booked on a complaint of possession of controlled dang

Tuesday, August 13th 2019, 11:28 am

By: Brieon Sumlin


The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Oklahoma County Jail.

Authorities said 56-year-old Daryl Clinton was booked into the jail August 6 after being booked on a complaint of possession of controlled dangerous drugs with intent to distribute.

According to the report, Clinton was placed under medical evaluation at the jail. He was found unresponsive around 4 a.m. Saturday, August 10.    

Clinton was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Authorities said this is an active investigation.

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