Detectives Investigate Inmate Death; Does Not Appear Suspicious in Nature (25-153)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the death of 52-year-old James Bernard Brady.

Detectives say Brady was booked into the Pinellas County Jail on December 11, 2025 by the Clearwater Police Department for Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Testing, Possession of Powder Cocaine, and two counts of Violation of Probation.

On December 30, 2025, Brady was found suffering from a medical emergency in his cell and life saving measures were performed by staff. Brady was transported to the hospital where life saving measures were continued, however, Brady was pronounced deceased at 11:58 A.M.

At this point in the investigation, detectives have found no evidence that Brady was involved in any physical altercations while incarcerated at the jail.

Brady’s next of kin has been notified.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:
James Bernard Brady (Inmate – Deceased)
DOB: 02/21/1973
Charges: Driving Under the Influence, Refusal to Submit to Testing, Possession of Powder Cocaine, and two counts of Violation of Probation.