Lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution
February 6, 2025 20:54
Beaver Creek, ON – Beaver Creek Institution, a medium-security federal prison located in Gravenhurst, Ontario, is currently under lockdown. The lockdown was initiated at approximately 19:00 EST on Monday, February 6, 2025, following an incident involving two inmates.
According to Correctional Service Canada (CSC), the incident occurred in one of the institution’s living units. Two inmates were involved in a physical altercation, which resulted in one inmate sustaining minor injuries. The injured inmate was taken to an outside hospital for treatment and has since been released.
The lockdown is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates at the institution. During a lockdown, all movement within the institution is restricted, and inmates are confined to their cells. Essential services, such as food and medical care, are still being provided.
CSC is investigating the incident, and charges may be laid against the inmates involved. The lockdown will remain in effect until the investigation is complete and it is deemed safe to resume normal operations.
Beaver Creek Institution is a medium-security federal prison that houses approximately 250 male inmates. The institution offers a variety of programs and services to support rehabilitation and reintegration, including education, employment training, and substance abuse treatment.
CSC is committed to ensuring the safety and security of staff and inmates in its institutions. The lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution is a necessary measure to address the incident that occurred and to prevent further incidents from happening.
For more information, please contact:
Correctional Service Canada Media Relations (613) 992-6184 media@csc-scc.gc.ca
Lockdown at Beaver Creek Institution
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