Death of an inmate at Millhaven Institution

News Release

March 14, 2016 – Bath, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On March 13, 2016, Gordon Craig, an inmate at Millhaven Institution was found unresponsive in his cell.

Staff members immediately began performing CPR and emergency services were called. The inmate could not be resuscitated.

At the time of his death, Mr. Craig, 44 years old, had been serving a sentence of 11 years, 6 months and 25 days, for Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Disqualified, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Assault Peace Officer, Utter Threat, and Escape Lawful Custody since November 3, 2008.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and Correctional Service Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.

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Contact

Vicki Willis
Assistant Warden Management Services
Millhaven Institution
(613) 351-8304

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