CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — An inmate at the Chesapeake Correctional Center has passed away after an apparent medical emergency, according to the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Department.

On Wednesday around 5:45 a.m., staff found the man unresponsive in his cell, while they were making security rounds.

Authorities said staff members called EMS an immediately began to administer life-saving measures. Once medics arrived, they took over compressions but were unable to revive the man, and he was pronounced dead.

Courtesy of the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office

The sheriff’s office identified the man as Darrell Griffin. Griffin was booked into the Correctional Center on April 20, 2024 with no bond on one count of entering a dwelling with the intent to commit larceny, one count of assault and battery, and one count of intentionally damaging/destroying property worth less than $1,000.

The death investigation is being conducted by the Chesapeake Police Department and Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation. This is standard procedure for all in-custody deaths, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s said in a news release that no foul play is suspected.

An official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner.