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Investigation underway into death this morning at Fremont County Detention Center

Posted at 10:11 AM, Apr 01, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-01 20:11:27-04

FREMONT COUNTY – The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Fremont County Detention Center this morning.

The deceased inmate has been identified as 48-year-old Christopher Michael Apodaca of Fremont County.

Christopher Michael Apodaca

According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Apodaca was taken into custody on Friday, March 29th on Assault, Criminal Mischief, Violation of a Protection Order and Domestic Violence charges.

An autopsy is scheduled to determine the official cause of death. The Sheriff’s Office said there is no foul play or suspicious circumstances suspected.