DOC investigation shows inmate died from drug overdose

Dean Williams, Commissioner of the Alaska Dept. of Corrections, speaks to reporters immediately following the announcement of his appointment by Gov. Bill Walker in January. (Photo by Skip Gray,360 North)A Department of Corrections investigation into last April’s inmate death at the Anchorage jail indicates a drug overdose.
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36-year-old Brian Pinkerton was found unresponsive in his cell early on April 21 and was soon pronounced deceased. He had been in custody for over three