Lake Elsinore man found dead in Newport Beach jail

A 50-year-old Lake Elsinore man arrested for warrant violations was found dead in his Newport Beach jail cell during a routine check, authorities said.

The man, whom police have not identified, apparently hung himself Thursday, police said.

The man was arrested around 10:15 a.m. Thursday, and found in his cell around 2 p.m., police said.

The custodial officer tried to give him aid, and Newport Beach Fire Department paramedics were unable to resuscitate the man, police said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

This is the first in-custody death at the jail, police said.

The Orange County District Attorney's office is investigating the incident, which is standard procedure, said Farrah Emami.