A handcuffed Florida man in police custody drowned on Sunday after he broke free from an officer and jumped into the Boca Ciega Bay, according to authorities. Donnie Brownlow Jr., 33, had been arrested by police who responded Sunday evening to reports of a domestic disturbance in Treasure Island, which is near Tampa Bay. Brownlow was arrested for domestic battery, obstruction, felony driving while license suspended or revoked, and violation of probation. The Medical Examiner’s Office will conduct an autopsy, although the sheriff's office said his death does not appear to be suspicious in nature. BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEE DIES FROM CORONAVIRUSBrownlow had a history with law enforcement in Pinellas County, dating back to 2013, jail records show, according to Fox 13 Tampa Bay.

Source: Fox News September 08, 2020 06:00 UTC