February 17, 2015 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada
On Saturday February 14, 2015, at about 8:50 p.m., an inmate was found to have been the victim of an assault at Millhaven Institution, a maximum security federal institution. The injured inmate was immediately evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. The injured offender has now been returned to the Institution.
The Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad and the institution are presently investigating the incident. No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident.
The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken.
Regularly scheduled visits may be affected. Visitors who have already planned a visit are asked to contact the institution directly.
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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Vicki Willis
Assistant Warden Management Services
Millhaven Institution
(613) 351-8304
