PASCO — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in southeast Washington has fired a probationary corrections deputy after a person in custody was found unresponsive and died in a jail observation holding cell.
Deputies said Faviola Valenzuela was arrested by Pasco police officers on March 12, for alleged destruction or removal of property and wasn’t cooperative during the booking process, KEPR-TV reported.
Deputies trying to secure Valenzuela in an observation holding cell and physically moved her as she resisted.
Deputies said Valenzuela was later found unresponsive in the cell and died despite efforts by first responders.