Texas Rangers Investigating Second Galveston County Jail Death in Under a Week

Texas Rangers investigating second Galveston County Jail death in under a week

Jarred Holt was booked into the jail at 5:39 a.m. on a felony parole warrant, according to officials. Authorities said Holt told medical staff he had ingested cocaine before his arrest.

Man Dies After Medical Emergency at Galveston County Jail Following Arrest

GALVESTON COUNTY, Texas — A 51-year-old man died Sunday morning after suffering a medical emergency shortly after being booked into the Galveston County Jail, according to authorities. Jarrod Holt was arrested around 4:49 a.m. May 3 by the La Marque Police Department on a felony parole board warrant and transported to the jail. Officials said Holt was evaluated by medical staff from UTMB Health upon arrival. During the evaluation, he admitted to…