Deputies at the Rapides Parish Detention Center-1 Downtown discovered a female inmate, identified as Anquinetta Johnson Owens, 42, unresponsive and not breathing on Friday, Sept. 19, approximately 3:20pm. Deputies and RPSO Medical Staff immediately began rendering lifesaving measures, including CPR and the administering of an AED.
Pafford EMS-Cenla arrived and life saving measures continued which resulted in Owens regaining a pulse.
Owens was then transported to a local hospital but despite all the life-saving measures attempted, Owens was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Corrections Security Investigators and Crime Scene Unit responded to conduct their investigation. At this time in their investigation, investigators have no evidence any foul play was involved.
Investigators say their investigation is still ongoing as they await routine autopsy and toxicology results to determine cause of death.
Owens was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 16, for one count of Simple Burglary.