WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - An inmate has died in the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center.

The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office (WBRSO) said Jeremy Paul, 30, died of a suspected drug overdose. However, an official cause of death will be determined after an autopsy is completed.

Paul had been in custody in West Baton Rouge Parish since September of 2024.

West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Jeff Bergeron reported that three inmates began experiencing a medical emergency in their dorm around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 13.

The other two inmates were able to recover after receiving first aid.

The sheriff’s office said its criminal investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

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