Inmate Hangs Self At Hamilton County Jail

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2014

An inmate hanged himself at the Hamilton County Jail shortly after noon on Tuesday.

Sheriff Jim Hammond said at 5:40 p.m. that the man in his mid-30s was on life support at a local hospital.

He said the man tied an article of clothing around his neck and to his bunk. He said he sat on the bottom of his bunk and leaned over until he passed out.

The sheriff said, "We are seeing more of this type method at the jail."

He said the man was facing some serious charges, including possibly kidnapping.

His family has been notified.

The sheriff's office said later Tuesday:

"Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officers, as well as medical staff, responded to the report of an inmate attempting suicide on the fourth floor of the corrections facility. When officers and medical personnel arrived they found the inmate unresponsive.  Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the inmate to an area hospital where he is currently listed in serious condition."

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 3/28/2024

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ADERHOLT, FELICIA DAWN 1110 ST CLAIR ST DUNLAP, 37327 Age at Arrest: 37 years old Arresting Agency: HC Sheriff Booked for Previous ... more

Signal Mountain Must Determine How To Use Remainder Of ARPA Funds
  • 3/27/2024

The town of Signal Mountain has $358,637 remaining from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds it received and there must be a plan in place by the end of the year for how the money will be ... more

Chattanooga Man Gets 21-Year Sentence For Fentanyl Death Of 19-Year-Old
Chattanooga Man Gets 21-Year Sentence For Fentanyl Death Of 19-Year-Old
  • 3/27/2024

A 25-year-old Chattanooga man, was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for supplying drugs that led to the death of 19-year-old Charlotte Gallant. Jonathan Bash appeared before Judge Curtis ... more