PUNTA GORDA, Florida ( MyFloridaNews ) — A 74-year-old inmate at the Charlotte County Jail died following a medical episode on December 26, 2024. The inmate, Jack Plank, was known to have a medical condition at the time of his intake earlier in the month.Plank, who was arrested on December 6, 2024, after a domestic incident, received treatment both in-house and at a local hospital multiple times during his stay, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Due to his condition, he was housed in the infirmary and checked on every 30 minutes.A corrections deputy discovered Plank on the floor and immediately called for help. Despite life-saving measures attempted by several deputies, jail medical staff, and EMS, Plank was pronounced dead at the scene. The Major Case Unit conducted an investigation and determined no foul play was suspected. An autopsy will be conducted by the Medical Examiner.”This is an unfortunate situation, and my heart goes out to all who knew Mr. Plank,” stated Sheriff Bill Prummell. “Being in jail did not make him any less of a human being; with loved ones, friends, and family that will miss him. I thank my team for their quick actions in trying to save him, even though his condition was ultimately too severe. May he rest in peace.”