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Inmate Dies at Orient Road Jail; Investigation Underway
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Inmate Dies at Orient Road Jail; FDLE Investigates

Liam Thomas, 27, died Sept. 27, 2026, at the Orient Road Jail. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

10/01/2026 · Brandon edition

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An inmate identified as Liam Thomas, 27, died after being found unresponsive at the Orient Road Jail on Sept. 27, 2026. Jail medical staff and deputies performed life-saving measures before transporting Thomas to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation into Thomas's death, as per agency policy. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is cooperating fully with the inquiry.

Thomas had been in the Sheriff's Office custody since May 12, 2026. He faced charges including home invasion robbery and aggravated assault.

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