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Texas Sheriff Calls In-Custody Death Of Marvin Scott A Tragedy & Asks For Patience While Investigations Are Completed
Scott was arrested for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana.
March 19, 2021
COLLIN COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) — There have been calls for the arrest and prosecution of law enforcement and detention workers after a Collin County man, arrested for possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, died while in custody. Today the Sheriff called the 26-year-old’s death a “tragedy” and detailed what he can and cannot do under the law, while promising to make “the right, not rushed, decision” when the investigations are complete.
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It was on March 14 when officers with the Allen Police Department arrested Marvin David Scott III outside of the Allen Premium Outlets mall and took him to the Collin County Jail. Recounting the events during a morning press conference Sheriff Jim Skinner said, “While in the booking-area Mr. Scott exhibited some strange behavior. Several detention officers tried to secure him to a restraint bed and during the process used OC [pepper] spray once and also placed a spit mask on his face.”
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