Assault of an inmate at Dorchester Penitentiary — Medium security unit
News Release
April 28, 2017 – Dorchester, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada
On April 26, 2017, at about 8 a.m. an inmate was found to have been victim of an assault at Dorchester Penitentiary, a multi-level security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
The local detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the institution are presently investigating the incident.
The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.
The safety and security of institutions, their staff and the public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will investigate the circumstances of this incident and continue to work with the police.
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Contacts
Claude Chavarie
A/Assistant Warden, Management Services
Dorchester Penitentiary – Medium Security Unit
506-379-4614