Woman found unresponsive at Pierce County Jail died of fentanyl/meth toxicity, ME says

Sabrina Voeller, a 35-year-old woman, was found dead in Pierce County Jail on September 30, prompting an investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. The Medical Examiner's Office determined her death was due to acute fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity, classifying it as an accidental overdose. Corrections deputies discovered Voeller unresponsive in a housing unit around 9:30 a. m. Despite immediate efforts to perform CPR and administer Narcan, she could not be revived and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

This tragic incident raises concerns about the circumstances of her drug use, as she had been booked into the jail just hours earlier. Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Darren Moss indicated that it is possible Voeller ingested the drugs before arriving at the facility. The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff's department has directed public records requests to South Sound 911 for more information. This incident highlights ongoing issues related to substance abuse and the challenges faced within correctional facilities.