Olney, IL – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an in-custody death that occurred at the Richland County Jail early this morning.
At approximately 5:55 a.m., correctional staff discovered 62-year-old Donald Pollock unresponsive in his cell. Pollock was unconscious and not breathing. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated, and emergency medical services were contacted. Despite these efforts, Pollock was pronounced deceased.
Pollock had been booked into the Richland County Jail the previous evening at approximately 8:00 p.m. on low-level firearms and drug-related charges.
The Illinois State Police have been contacted and will conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Pollock’s death. Additionally, the Richland County Coroner’s Office will perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
At this time, no additional information can be provided out of respect for the Illinois State Police’s independent investigation. Updates will be shared as they become available.