By Betty Adams
KJOnline
AUGUSTA, Maine — An investigation into the death of an inmate Tuesday at the Kennebec County jail is pointing to a drug overdose, according to Sheriff Randall Liberty.
Nicholas Michael Powell, 22, was found dead in his two-bed room in the trusty area of the Augusta jail.
Liberty said an autopsy conducted Tuesday at the Office of the State Medical Examiner indicated no physical problems. Results of toxicology tests are pending.
“Our investigation here also points to an overdose,” said Liberty. He said a number of inmates have been interviewed about the circumstances.
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