Authorities investigate death of man in custody at Lake County Jail
- Lake County News reports
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Authorities are investigating what led to the death of a man who was serving time in the Lake County Jail.
Marvin Buckmaster, 66, of Fort Bragg was found unresponsive at about 3 a.m. Saturday morning, according to a report from Lt. Rich Ward of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Just before 3 a.m. jail personnel discovered Buckmaster unresponsive in his bed, which is located in a dormitory-style setting, Ward said.
Ward said jail staff was alerted by another inmate who found Buckmaster in a seated position at the end of his own bunk.
Emergency medical personnel were immediately notified and CPR was administered by staff on scene, according to Ward’s report.
EMS staff arrived and determined that Buckmaster was deceased, Ward said.
Buckmaster was in custody serving a conviction for drug related offenses and serving a 243-day sentence. Ward said Buckmaster was due to be released in late January 2020.
In accordance with established in-custody death protocol, Ward said investigators from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Lake County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene.
As of Saturday morning, foul play is not suspected, Ward said.
An investigation into the cause of death is ongoing, with Ward reporting that staff and inmates are being interviewed.
A cause of death will be determined at the conclusion of an autopsy, Ward said.