Vermont Inmate Dies at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

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The Vermont Department of Corrections has reported that a 37-year-old inmate named Jonathan Stone, who had been in state custody since 2019, died on March 29th at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. Stone was first hospitalized at North Country Hospital in Newport on March 16th before being transferred to Dartmouth Hitchcock, where he was pronounced dead.

Why it matters

Inmate deaths in state custody are a serious matter that require thorough investigation to ensure proper protocols were followed and to identify any potential issues with medical care or other factors that may have contributed to the death.

The details

According to officials, Stone's death does not appear to be suspicious. As required by state law and department protocol, the Defender General's Prisoners' Rights Office and Vermont State Police have been notified, and the Department of Corrections' Corrections Investigative Unit will review the death under standard policy.

• On March 16, Stone was first hospitalized at North Country Hospital in Newport.
• On March 29, Stone was pronounced dead at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

What’s next

The Department of Corrections' Corrections Investigative Unit will review the death under standard policy to determine if any further action is necessary.