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Kent Co. Inmate, 34, Dies After Medical Complications

Posted at 3:38 PM, Apr 09, 2014
and last updated 2014-04-09 15:50:18-04

Jason TappinKENT COUNTY, Mich. (April 9, 2014) — Jason Tappin, 34, died Tuesday after suffering medical complications at the Kent County Correctional Facility.

According to a press release from Kent County Sheriff’s Department, officials discovered Tappin was suffering from a medical emergency during a routine check at 5:30 a.m.  He was transported to the hospital and later died.

His exact cause of death will be determined pending toxicology results.

Tappin had been behind bars since Feb. 3 for manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance and a probation violation, according to a release. He was assigned to the work release center March 11.

Tappin’s death was reported one month after another inmate, 35-year-old  Tommy Varnado, was found dead in his cell.