A Waterville man in the custody of Kennebec County Correctional Facility died from a medical issue that was discovered while he was in jail.

Cal Jason Sawyer, 41, of Waterville, died Saturday at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Sawyer was an inmate on Feb. 22 at Kennebec County jail when he was taken to a medical facility in Augusta for a medical issue. He was seen by medical personnel, provided treatment instructions, and released back to the jail, according to a news release from Sheriff Ken Mason.

On Feb. 23, Sawyer’s condition worsened and he was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta for treatment. He was admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital, Mason said.

Two days later, on Feb. 25, Sawyer was transferred to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where he died from his medical issue March 8, Mason said.

In the release, Mason said, “Our thoughts go out to the family of Cal Sawyer during this difficult time.”

Sawyer was allegedly involved in a Nov. 1, 2024, incident investigated by Maine State Police in which an arrest warrant was sought for Sawyer on charges of domestic violence aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, obstructing report of a crime or injury, and violation of conditions of release.

Sawyer was arrested Nov. 18 and brought to Kennebec County jail.