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JSO investigating in-custody death

(Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating the death of an in-custody inmate.

According to JSO, 46-year-old Benjamin Todd Daley was taken to the hospital on May 26 after he was found in medical distress. Daley remained at the hospital until he died.

JSO says Daley was arrested on March 19 for Battery on a Person 65 Years of Age or Older and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr. Daley’s death continues, and we await the Medical Examiner’s final determination as to his cause of death,” says JSO.

JSO does not suspect foul play at this time.

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Chase Bunker

Chase Bunker, News 104.5 WOKV

Chase Bunker is a reporter and evening anchor for WOKV. Chase comes to Jacksonville from sister station WDBO in Orlando where he worked as a producer and a fill-in reporter and host.