Detainee Found Dead At Oklahoma County Detention Center

News 9 - March 29, 2022 11:34 am

OKLAHOMA CITY – News 9

A detainee was found dead in their cell early Monday morning at the Oklahoma County Detention Center.

Around 2 a.m. Monday, an officer found a detainee unresponsive on their bunk.

Life-saving measures were taken but were unsuccessful by EMSA, Oklahoma City Fire and jail staff.

The detainee was identified as Dustin Revas, who had been at the detention center since March 23, 2022.

Revas had been having issues with symptoms of digestion and had decided not to call for medical attention, according to Revas’ cellmate.

According to a detention officer, Revas last spoke with the officer around 11 p.m. Sunday.

At this time, the State Medical Examiner’s Office is looking into the cause of death.

Inmate Dustin Revas

OCDC inmate dies 5 days after booking

 

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