White had been in Santa Rosa County Jail since Feb. 11 was being kept separate from other inmates due to the nature of his charge. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office provided the following statement on the death and investigation:
“On March 13, 2025, at approximately 2:18 PM, during a routine security inspection, detention deputies discovered inmate Toby White unresponsive in his cell. He was housed alone in Close Management due to his homicide charges. White was not on any special status watch and there were no prior indications or reports of suicidal intent. Detention deputies and medical staff immediately initiated life-saving measures, including CPR. EMS arrived and took over resuscitation efforts; however, Mr. White was pronounced deceased at approximately 2:56 PM. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.”
White was charged in connection to a homicide committed Jan. 20 at a resident on Old Oak Road in Milton. The incident also violated his parole.
No further details on his death or the investigation are available.
