By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
A Thurston County Jail inmate is on crisis watch after an apparent attempted suicide yesterday in which jail officers intervened, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
The 45-year-old man was found unresponsive during a routine check about 3:15 p.m., lying on his cell floor with a sheet around his neck and tied to a stool; his face was discolored, according to sheriff’s Lt. Greg Elwin.
When staff loosened the sheet, the inmate became responsive to questions and directives, Elwin said in a news release.
He was treated and remains on crisis watch pending medical clearance, according to the news release.
The inmate’s name was not released. He is in custody for residential burglary and malicious mischief, according to Elwin.
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