WILSON — More than 30 protesters took to the streets Monday afternoon in Wilson toshow their anger over a man who died in jail last week.
Police say 29-year-old Ricky Smith told them he had swallowed marijuana and a small amount of cocaine during a routine traffic stop. They took him tojail, where he died the next day. Some of Smith's family members say he should have been rushed to the hospital instead of a jail cell.
Wilson police chief Willie Williams said he can't comment on the death until an SBI investigation is complete. He did say Smith passed a health test moments before he was locked up.
Autopsy results are scheduled for later this week.
Copyright 2024 by Capitol Broadcasting Company. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
