Death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution
January 13th, 2025
Warkworth, ON – On January 11th, 2025, an inmate at the Warkworth Institution died while in custody. The inmate, whose identity has not been released, was found unresponsive in his cell by correctional officers during a routine check.
Emergency services were called and the inmate was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of death is still under investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario.
The inmate was serving a sentence for a violent crime and had been at the Warkworth Institution for approximately five years. He had a history of mental health issues and had been receiving treatment in prison.
The death of an inmate is always a serious event and the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is committed to investigating all deaths in custody. The CSC is also committed to providing support to the family and friends of the deceased inmate and to ensuring that all inmates are treated with respect and dignity.
The Warkworth Institution is a medium-security federal prison located in Warkworth, Ontario. The institution houses approximately 400 male inmates.
Statement from the Correctional Service of Canada
“The Correctional Service of Canada is deeply saddened by the death of an inmate at Warkworth Institution. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the deceased. We are committed to investigating all deaths in custody and to providing support to the family and friends of the deceased inmate. We are also committed to ensuring that all inmates are treated with respect and dignity.”
Death of an inmate from Warkworth Institution
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