COBB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEPRESS RELEASE

 

Inmate Self-Inflicted Injury in Court Holding Cell

 

 

      On April 30, 2010 at approximately 10:30am, an inmate in a court holding cell attempted to harm himself by making superficial cuts to his wrists with a small piece of contraband.  Fabian Britt, 22, of Austell had appeared in Cobb Superior Court before Judge Lark Ingram on charges of burglary and possession of drugs and was waiting to return to the courtroom when the incident occurred.

 

          Deputies responded immediately with first aid and Emergency Medical Technicians were called.  Mr. Britt was transported to Kennestone Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released back to Jail custody

 

     The incident is currently under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Unit. 

 

 

 

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RELEASE DATE:   Friday, April 30, 2010.  For further information contact  Nancy Bodiford at 770-499-4723

 



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