Woman Dies in Cell at Portage County Jail

Woman dies at Portage County jail: report

Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Portage County Jail.

Woman dies in cell at Portage County Jail

A woman was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive inside a cell at the Portage County Jail Sunday evening.

Ravenna, Ohio – 42-Year-Old Inmate Found Unresponsive in Portage County Jail

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Ravenna, Ohio – A 42-year-old inmate died Sunday night after being found unresponsive inside her cell at the Portage County Jail. According to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, corrections staff discovered the inmate, identified as Pauline Ferrell, during a routine security check at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2026. Offic…