Rapides Sheriff's Office Names Douglas Coleman Man Who Died in Jail

Douglas Obrian Coleman, 52, was found in a dormitory at Rapides Parish Detention Center No. 1 around 3 a.m., unconscious and not breathing, a news release said.

MPs and medical personnel began helping him, including giving him Narcan in case of a possible drug overdose, it says. They were still working on him when Acadian Ambulance personnel arrived and took over.

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But Coleman could not be revived and he was pronounced dead around 3:54 a.m.

An investigation has been opened into the death. Coleman was jailed Friday evening on contempt of court, animal cruelty and drug charges. He was examined by medical staff and moved to a dormitory, according to the statement.