NEWS MEDIA INFORMATION REPORT
SUBJECT OF RELEASE: Inmate Death
DATE: Sunday, December 30th, 2018
AUTHORITY/CONTACT PERSON: Sheriff Michael J. Williams
Montcalm County Sheriff Mike Williams reports that an inmate of the Montcalm County Jail was found unresponsive in her cell. Corrections Officers immediately administered CPR and called for medical assistance but were unable to revive her.
The inmate, AMBER LYNAE BILLS age 34 of Big Rapids, was being held on two contempt of court charges and a no operator’s license on person charge. An autopsy has been performed and revealed an undiagnosed perforated ulcer. The final report from the Medical Examiner is pending.
The Sheriff has requested that a Michigan Sheriff’s Association MISSION team conduct an external review of the incident.
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