March 11, 2014 – Joliette, Québec – Correctional Service Canada
On March 11, 2014, Johanne Tremblay, an inmate at Joliette Institution died at the Centre hospitalier régional de Lanaudière in Joliette.
At the time of her death, Ms. Tremblay, 58 years old, had been serving a sentence of 2 years, 7 months and 15 days for assaulting a peace officer and assault with a weapon since October 25, 2013.
The inmate's next of kin have been notified of her death.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.
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Contact
Dominique Forgues
Assistant Warden, Management Services
Correctional Service Canada
Joliette Institution
(450) 752-5257 ext. 2213
