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Police release info on woman who died in jail

A woman who had reportedly been arrested at her husband’s place of work on Friday died in a suburban Cleveland jail over the weekend.

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We know that Jones was black and that she was a resident of Cleveland. He said police in the suburb east of Cleveland wouldn’t be releasing more information about what happened until later Monday.

Ralkina was being treated for several medical conditions that were documented when she arrived at the jail, and she was given her prescribed medicine as directed.

Jones’ sister, Renee Ashford, said that she visited her sister on Saturday, and she didn’t appear to be suffering from any health problems. The cause of death remains under investigation. The city’s police department is investigating.

Jones had one 11-year-old daughter.

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Police say Jones received prescription medications as instructed. She returned to the jail shortly before 11 p.m.

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