An inmate at the Guilford County jail in High Point is dead by hanging in an apparent suicide. Joseph William Martin was pronounced dead at approximately 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at Moses Cone Hospital after being discovered hanging in his cell this weekend.
In a response to an inquiry from the Rhino Times, the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department stated that Martin was housed in the general inmate population in a cell by himself and he was found hanging in his cell at approximately 4:05 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.
The response from the Sheriff’s Department reads, “Detention Staff performed all security rounds in accordance with State standards during this time frame. Upon finding Mr. Martin, Detention and Medical staff rendered immediate first aid. EMS was summoned to the Jail and he was transported to Moses Cone Hospital where he remained under hospital care until he succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.”
Martin was arrested by the High Point Police Department on Thursday, May 16 and taken to the county jail in High Point just before 3. a.m. on Friday, May 17. At that time, a magistrate set Martin’s bond at $75,000, secured.
According to the Sheriff’s Department, Martin was screened by both the detention and medical staff at the jail and he showed no signs of any suicidal intent.
Martin’s family has been notified and the Guilford County Sheriff’s Department is in the process of conducting an investigation and will file a report with state authorities as required by law.
Well Sheriff Netter and Danny Rogers ran BJ through the mud everytime an incident took place in one of the jails. So, let the speculation and discussion about all of the problems in the department commence. What will Sheriff Netter say about this, or will Max speaks on her behalf!!
Sheriff Netter and Danny H. Rogers used to drag BJ through the mud when an incident like this happened. Now the concerned citizens of Guilty county need to start questioning them about their lack of staff, working conditions and medical provider. Sheriff Netter needs to respond not their flunky Max B.
Do a psychological evaluation on the whole staff I hate when the officer make u feel like u never going home
Joe was my friend, he would never have taken his own life. He was arrested for a suspended license. Cmon now, it will get covered up I’m sure cuz hicks look out for hicks.
This tragedy might have been prevented if the sheriff had not fired and banned the chaplain from the jail. Everyone of us needs to be reminded that there is hope. Chaplains + guards working together= less depression in prisoners.