Inmate dies of medical issue

DAVENPORT — A Kennewick man booked in Lincoln County Jail died over the weekend from medical causes, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week.

Thomas L. Faulk, 20, of Kennewick, died at Lincoln Hospital after suffering a medical emergency at the Jail Saturday, Feb. 17, the Office said.

Faulk was booked into jail Tuesday, Feb. 14 on two counts each of controlled substance possession, driving without a license, operating a vehicle with suspended registration and failure to comply, jail booking records state.

His death remains an active investigation, and the Spokane County Medical Examiner will...