The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman who died in police custody Aug. 7 as 35-year-old Abriana Pesante of Rochester.
Deputies found Pesante unresponsive in her cell at the Monroe County Jail just after 7:30 a.m. when conducting security rounds, spokesman Sgt. Brendan Hurley said. Pesante was booked into the jail two days earlier on Aug. 5 for outstanding warrants.
Jail deputies initiated medical aid and Pesante was brought to Strong Memorial Hospital by ambulance, where she was pronounced dead around 8:45 a.m.
Hurley said an early investigation indicates the woman died from a “medical issue.” The exact cause of death is still under investigation, but Hurley said there were no obvious signs of suicide, overdose or foul play.
— Kayla Canne covers community safety for the Democrat and Chronicle with a focus on police accountability, government surveillance and how people are impacted by violence. Follow her on Twitter @kaylacanne and @bykaylacanne on Instagram. Get in touch at kcanne@gannett.com.
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