On
Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at approximately 1315 hours a female inmate in the
Humboldt County Correctional Facility attempted suicide by jumping over the
rails part way up a staircase. Correctional and Medical Staff immediately
responded and rendered medical aid. The inmate was transported to a local
hospital with non-life threatening injuries where she was treated and then
returned to the facility.
Mike Downey
Sheriff