By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Stephen G. Cole of Scottsburg died following a fall while being held as an inmate at the Washington County Detention Center.
Cole was was arrested on nine charges, including possession of methamphetamine and other drug-related charges. He was booked on Sept. 4 and died on Sept. 15.
It is reported that he fell out of the shower, landing on his wrist. His wrist was checked out and no breaks were found. He retired to his cell and was periodically monitored. He became unresponsive two hours later and was sent to a local hospital, then transported to Norton Hospital in Louisville, where he passed away.
Foul play is not expected.
Indiana State Police were contacted and requested to investigate by the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Results of the autopsy are pending.
Cole 61, was disabled but worked as a farm hand.
He is survived by his children, Heidi Chambers of Salem, Heather Cole of Salem, Natashia Quirino of Seymour and Jeremiah Montgomery of Salem; two brothers, Earl Horine and Frankie Horine, both of Salem; a sister, Pam Bowers of Salem; and 10 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery Pavilion. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Weathers Funeral Home in Salem.