Posted on May 27, 2016
Fort Hood soldier dies while in pretrial confinement
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A soldier stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, died while in custody in the local jail, officials announced Thursday.
Sgt. Marcus Lamarr Nelson Sr., 45, died Monday in the Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas.
The circumstances surrounding Nelson’s death are still under investigation.
Nelson was being held in pretrial confinement at the Bell County Jail, according to information from the 1st Cavalry Division. He was charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with departing his appointed place of duty, disobeying a lawful order from a noncommissioned officer, dereliction of duty and disobeying lawful regulation, and communicating a threat.
Nelson, who was from Detroit, joined the Army in April 2005 as a petroleum supply specialist. In June 2015, Nelson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. The brigade belongs to the 1st Cavalry Division.
He deployed to Iraq twice, from September 2006 to September 2007, and from October 2008 to September 2009.
Nelson’s awards and decorations include three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign stars.
Sgt. Marcus Lamarr Nelson Sr., 45, died Monday in the Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas.
The circumstances surrounding Nelson’s death are still under investigation.
Nelson was being held in pretrial confinement at the Bell County Jail, according to information from the 1st Cavalry Division. He was charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with departing his appointed place of duty, disobeying a lawful order from a noncommissioned officer, dereliction of duty and disobeying lawful regulation, and communicating a threat.
Nelson, who was from Detroit, joined the Army in April 2005 as a petroleum supply specialist. In June 2015, Nelson was assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. The brigade belongs to the 1st Cavalry Division.
He deployed to Iraq twice, from September 2006 to September 2007, and from October 2008 to September 2009.
Nelson’s awards and decorations include three Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Medals, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with four campaign stars.
Fort Hood soldier dies while in pretrial confinement
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL When my younger brother was confined for AWOL at Ft MacArthur, his shoe strings and belt were removed from his person in the interest of safety .
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Not happy with this sad news. Just wonder what may have happened. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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Sad SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL\. It seems like he had military charges but was being held in Bell County Jail?
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It happens. If there is a flight risk or threat to the public they can be held in civilian confinement facilities. Here at Fort Bliss Soldiers convicted by Summary Courts Martial for 30 days or less are sent to the Otero County (New Mexico) jail to serve their sentences.
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