Inmate Death at Beltrami County Jail

Inmate found dead in his cell by cell mates

At around 6:50 a.m. on August 11, an inmate at the Beltrami County jail was found unresponsive in his cell by other cell mates who alerted jail staff. Immediate lifesaving efforts were initiated and Fire and EMS personnel were called to the jail, but the inmate was pronounced dead at the scene.

The inmate has been identified as Tony Edward May, 26, of Red Lake.

The sheriff’s office has requested an outside agency to conduct the death investigation and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has taken the lead on the case.

An autopsy will be conducted for a forensic examination.

No further details have been released at this time.