(CNN) Amid rising concerns of the coronavirus being spread in a Florida jail, many inmates were released early, including Joseph Williams.

Now, the 26-year-old is back behind bars for several new charges including second-degree murder with a firearm, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Williams was originally arrested March 13 for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia, according to court records . He was one of more than 100 inmates released March 19 to curb the spread of the virus in detention centers and protect inmates and staff.

A day after being released, the sheriff's office says, Williams became the suspect of a murder case.

"There is no question Joseph Williams took advantage of this health emergency to commit crimes while he was out of jail awaiting resolution of a low-level, non-violent offense," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.

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