Inmate Death: Hospitalized Over a Year – Investigation Launched

Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 distTextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text”>One of the investigations centers around 41-year-old matthew Jason Hutchins, who was initially incarcerated in state prison on a second-degree murder charge before being transferred to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office custody on April 4, 2024.

Did you know? – Florida law requires a thorough investigation into any death occurring while an individual is in law enforcement custody, nonetheless of the apparent cause.

Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 distTextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text”>The man was initially arrested on multiple charges,including trespassing,failing to comply with an order to leave a property,violating a pedestrian safety ordinance,and possession of drug paraphernalia. He became unresponsive while the arresting officer was completing the arrest paperwork. Paramedics were immediately called and transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 5:15 p.m.,police said.

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