Kenosha County Jail death: Inmate found unresponsive in cell

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. - An investigation is underway after a Kenosha County Jail inmate died Saturday, Jan. 1. The inmate, identified as 25-year-old Reighnn Post-McNab of Kenosha, was found unresponsive in his jail cell at the downtown Pre-Trial facility around 1:04 a.m. 

According to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, the inmate was discovered by a correctional officer who had been conducting cell checks.  CPR was initiated as rescue was called, however, the inmate remained unresponsive.

Jail Medical Staff and the Kenosha Fire Department responded, and Post-McNab was transported by rescue to Froedtert South - Kenosha campus.  At about 2:20 a.m. hospital staff advised that Post-McNab appeared to have died from medical causes.

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Investigators from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department responded to the Pre-Trial Facility to conduct the investigation. The Racine County Sheriff’s Department will be the lead agency in the investigation. 

The death does not appear to be suspicious and did not involve any use of force by correctional staff, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department. 

Officials say Post-McNab had been in the custody of the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department since June 22, 2021, and was being held on felony and misdemeanor charges as well as a probation hold.