An inmate is found dead in the Neosho County Jail. 

Yesterday just before 1:00am, a male inmate was found unresponsive by a Neosho County Dentition officer. The inmate was alone in his assigned cell when he was found during hourly rounds. The officer called for EMS and began CPR. Upon the arrival of EMS, the inmate was pronounced dead. 

The inmate was identified as 40-year-old Michael D. Powell, of Chanute.  The Kansas Bureau of Investigation was contacted and responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the death. An autopsy has been ordered.