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MAY 29, 2008
An inmate recently released from the Corrections Center of Northwest Ohio died Wednesday, May 28, of apparent natural causes pending the outcome of an autopsy.
Randy Lee Wigfall, 23, 1857 N. Erie Street, Toledo, was pronounced dead around 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Toledo Hospital where he had been transported by ambulance.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” said Jim Dennis, CCNO Executive Director. “This death is puzzling to us as he was so young and we anxiously await the autopsy results.” The autopsy is being conducted by the Lucas County Coroner’s office and results may take up to six weeks to receive.
Wigfall was incarcerated at CCNO on May 22 to serve a six-month sentence at CCNO on a charge of assault out of Toledo Municipal Court. He had been released on his own recognizance on a charge of domestic violence, unauthorized use of a vehicle and second charge of assault all out of Toledo Municipal Court.
On May 25, Wigfall was housed in the medical unit at CCNO after he complained of pains. Later the same day he was sent to the Defiance Regional Hospital, was treated and returned to CCNO around 1 a.m. May 26.
Wigfall remained in the medical unit, receiving nursing care as well as being seen by the facility doctor. He was again sent to Defiance Regional Hospital around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, transferred to Toledo Hospital around 4:30 p.m., and issued a medical furlough by the court. Jail officials were notified around 7 p.m. of Wigfall’s death at Toledo Hospital.
Prior to coming to CCNO, Wigfall had been incarcerated for one day in the Lucas County Jail. Wigfall had previously been incarcerated at CCNO for 180 days in 2006 for having no driver’s license and a suspended assault charge. He also had previously been incarcerated on six occasions at the Lucas County Jail.
Mr. Dennis said Wigfall died of apparent natural causes pending the outcome of the coroner’s report. He added there is no evidence of foul play. HIPPA and privacy laws prevent CCNO from disclosing detailed information about Wigfall’s medical condition.
Mr. Dennis added that it is common practice to ask the sentencing court to furlough an inmate with misdemeanant charges when hospitalization is required. When released from the hospital, the former inmate is then expected to report back to the court to continue their incarceration.
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