Posted: Jan 4, 2014 9:54 PM
Source: Associated Press
KENNER - Authorities say a man has died while in custody of Kenner police.
Authorities tell WDSU-TV that an officer conducted a traffic stop on 25-year-old Joshua Adams Saturday about 1:50 a.m. because of what appeared to be an altered temporary license plate.
Authorities say Adams was removed from the vehicle after he was observed chewing on a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine.
The sheriff's office says that after arriving at the Kenner Police Jail Complex, a police supervisor attempted to have Adams explain what he had swallowed.
Authorities say Adams then began spitting blood from his mouth and became unresponsive.
Authorities say Adams was taken to a hospital and died. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.