Woman found unresponsive in jail cell, dies

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – A 54-year-old woman arrested early Wednesday morning was found dead in a Columbia County jail cell hours later, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputies found the woman unresponsive in a holding cell about 4:50 a.m. and died at a hospital.

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The woman, whose name was not released until next of kin notification, was arrested on charges of producing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug equipment.

Deputies said she was alone at the time of the incident, and the preliminary investigation indicates self-asphyxiation.

Sheriff Mark Hunter requested the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct the investigation.