JSO inmate dies at hospital, no foul play suspected, police say
Antonio Rafael Hernandez, 51, died at a hospital while in JSO custody. No foul play suspected. (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An inmate on Thursday died at a local hospital, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Officials said earlier that day, they were notified about 51-year-old Antonio Rafeal Hernandez’s impending death after he was placed on life-support and end of life decisions were made by his family.
JSO said Hernandez was arrested for violating probation in relation to a fentanyl possession charge from May 2025. Because of ongoing medical concern, he was taken to a hospital on Jan. 26 and remained in their care until he died on Thursday.
The Medical Examiner’s Office is determining the cause of death and no foul play is suspected.
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