RSW Jail turns investigation of female inmate death in custody over to WCSO

RSW Regional Jail announced today the death of Kacey Dawn Kerns, age 28, of Maurertown, Virginia, while in the custody of the RSW Regional Jail.

Kacey Dawn Kerns

Ms. Kerns was initially incarcerated on February 14, 2022, and held on a $2,500.00 secured bond for Narcotics – Possession Schedule I or II Drug. Due to her past mental health issues and behavior during her incarceration, the RSW Regional Jail staff obtained a Temporary Detention Order and she was transported and admitted to Western State Hospital on February 17, 2022. Ms. Kerns was cleared with no restrictions and discharged by Western State Hospital and returned to the RSW Regional Jail on February 28, 2022.

On March 1, 2022, at approximately 11:34 am, while conducting security rounds, Ms. Kerns was found unresponsive as a result of a self-inflicted injury. RSW medical staff was immediately notified and emergency treatment was administered. Warren County 911 Emergency Medical Services were contacted and responded to the scene. Ms. Kerns was transported to the Warren Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 12:43 pm.

RSW staff contacted the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to conduct the investigation into the incident. Further information will be released later based on the ongoing investigation by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

(RSW Jail Press Release)