(Racine County Sheriff's Office)
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. — Kenosha County Eye has learned that the inmate found dead Sunday morning inside the Kenosha County Jail was Charles J. Lewis, 49, of South Milwaukee. KCE confirmed with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office that Lewis' next of kin has been notified. KCE also received information from a law-enforcement source indicating Lewis may have died at approximately 3 a.m. — roughly five hours before he was found unresponsive. That information has not been independently confirmed by KCE, but if accurate, it could raise questions about whether required inmate welfare checks and monitoring procedures were properly followed inside the jail. The circumstances surrounding the timeline are among the matters now expected to be examined as part of the independent investigation being conducted by the Racine County Sheriff's Office.
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)
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39 Responses
I guess they could poke each inmate with a pole to see if they move.
Maybe don’t be a criminal 🤷🏼♀️
Even “criminals” have rights inside jail. People with the sense God gave them know that.
What rights have been violated here?
Exactly. He was in prison where he belongs, and dies by his own actions and choices. ✌🏼
Shut yo dumb ass up
That is not his name it’s Randy Dalton smdh
Stfu
They should wake them every 39 mi utes to make sure nobody needs medical attention. That would resolve future issues.
That’s a good way to torture them too, I like it
Obviously not a high school graduate
KUSD for certain.
Obviously not, he’s in jail…was in jail.
That would cut into the correctional officers’ sleep.
That’s sad
Maybe everyone could just wait until we know the cause of death? For all we know, a Fenty-laden recreational drug may have been the cause, or a medical event.
The co’s don’t care they just walk by an beep there lil wand thing an that’s the welfare check.
What would you suggest?
Their job is to make sure they stay incarcerated, it’s not a 24/7 assisted living center.
U must no the job details it’s more to it then that obviously. Ignorance.
No? 🤣
When I worked at KCJ, cell checks were required every 30 minutes. Also between 6-630(could be different time now with them working 12s) they do “pass down” to the new shift. I know X block had 15 minute checks due to mental health reasons but I can’t recall if the med unit has special rules as well or not. It’s hard for me to believe the incident happened around 3 and wasn’t caught until after 8 but it’s been years so idk how the jail is run these days. Also have to take into account, this is when people are sleeping. So while they are going around doing checks, it’s not like they are waking everyone up. They could have thought he was sleeping. Again, I wasn’t there so I have no idea. Just thought I’d give a little insight since so many people just like to run straight to “they are corrupt”.
Thank you! Jeez!
Did this guy die on your shift?
U must not be a real Christian
He had preexisting conditions. It will eventually come out and make many of you look stupid.
No kidding, the assinine comments when no facts are known is doing nothing but making some people look very foolish!
So sad 🤣
..if you are put in a “Brig,” a watch is set.
It is required to check on Detainee every thirty minutes and log any particulars. Awake. Asleep on right side. Lying on Back. If no change after hour, a “wellness check” (rattle bars, etc.).
With cameras everywhere, no excuse. Should be investigated.
I was once detained for eight hours because I forgot my wallet and was driving late wife’s car and didn’t know she had alert on car that only she could drive. Had a son (before our marriage) that was bad drug addict and she didn’t want him anywhere near her vehicle. They wouldn’t release me until she came to station after work with my ID and state I was authorized to use vehicle. The Des Plaines Illinois Police had cameras in room, checked on me every 45 minutes or so in person, and made sure I had a couple waters. Being detained does not mean you automatically broke a law.
Are you sure?
Nearly every commenter on this page is saying that everyone in jail is a dirty rotten scoundrel criminal and if they die, no tears should be shed.
Are all these people wrong?
Did your source tell you how many hours the officers were working? People not you but people are quick to judge how the officers miss stuff but let’s be honest these officers are working 12-16 hour shifts almost every day. They are getting 1 required day off every two weeks. Officers are exhausted. On that day off they have to clean their house meal prep go to any appointments they may have and try to rest their bodies. It’s not an excuse but they are people too. They aren’t retaining officers because every county surrounding Kenosha is starting at a higher wage, so while many comments I’ve seen say they are overpaid… they are actually underpaid. I encourage anyone to apply that thinks they can do a better job.
Mr. Lewis ? Ben Crump here . Sorry for your loss .
Now let’s sue the shit out of them .
His time was up☠️
Maybe choked on one of Enwrights bologna sandwiches
Lifetime criminal who probably was the picture of health said no one.
LOOK AT ALL THE HATE..YOU LOSERS ACT LIKE YALL AREN’T GONNA DIE..🤔..
Ya’ll. 😉
It won’t be in prison y’all
Im reading the comments sad as hell that people could be so cruel no condolences to his family what has this world come to people have no respect put the show on the other foot people are saying drugs what proof do you have that it was drugs come on do better