On March 7, tragedy struck the Norfolk City Jail as 41-year-old Darryl Arnold fell ill and reported feeling unwell to jail staff. He was soon transported to the hospital, where he tragically passed away on March 8. The cause of his death was later confirmed by the sheriff’s office as bacterial meningitis.
The Virginia Department of Health has since been monitoring a community outbreak of bacterial meningitis in the eastern region of Virginia. While the jail has identified staff and inmates who had close contact with Darryl and administered quarantine protocol, there are no confirmed cases of meningitis within the facility.
Darryl’s family is now left grieving his loss and searching for answers. They described the pain of losing a loved one and are struggling to cope with the sudden tragedy. News 3 is actively seeking more information from both Norfolk City Jail and the Virginia Department of Health regarding this heartbreaking situation.
As the community mourns the loss of Darryl Arnold, questions remain about how this outbreak of meningitis may have impacted others in the jail. The situation serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of monitoring and addressing health outbreaks in confined spaces and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and their loved ones.
