SULLIVAN COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF A PRISONER AT THE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN BLOUNTVILLE. CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE FACILITY AFTER AN INMATE, 46 YEAR OLD RUSSELL LLOYD KISER, REQUIRED ASSISTANCE. WHEN OFFICERS AND THE MEDICAL STAFF ARRIVED TO THE CELL , CPR AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT WERE INITIATED. KISER WAS TRANSPORTED TO BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, WHERE HE DIED. KISER WAS BEING HELD AT THE JAIL ON HABITUAL TRAFFICE OFFENDER CHARGES. THE INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING.