A 64-year-old man being held at the Pinellas County Jail died yesterday after a sudden medical emergency at a local hospital, according to authorities. Detectives have opened an investigation into the in-custody death, which they say does not currently appear suspicious.
Transfer and timeline
The inmate, identified as Mark LeDiet, was arrested on Feb. 28, by the Indian Shores Police Department on a domestic battery charge. He remained at the Pinellas County Jail until Friday, when he was transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment related to an existing medical condition, investigators said, according to Tampa Free Press.
Investigative steps
Detectives from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Robbery and Homicide Unit are…..