A 52 year old man was found dead in the holding cell at the Estevan Police Service yesterday.

The Ontario man was arrested by the RCMP and transported to the cells on Monday night and was found deceased about 12 hours later.

Estevan Police Chief Del block confirms the prisoners are under complete supervision while in the cells.

Members attempted to wake the man for fingerprints and a relase, but the man never woke up.

 

We will provide you with more information on this developing story as it becomes available.