WWMT - wwmt.com - Search Results The following is an archived video story. The text content of that video story is available below for reference. The original video has been deleted and is no longer available. Inmate dies in Kent CountyKENT COUNTY, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - The Kent County Undersheriff Jon Hess says that an inmate had a medical emergency in his cell early Tuesday morning and later died. 34-year-old Jason Tappin was in jail on drug charges and a probation violation since February 3rd. Tappin was found during a routine check at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. CPR was performed and he was rushed to the hospital, but died at the hospital. An autopsy was conducted Wednesday but results were inconclusive pending toxicology results.