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CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Regina correctional officer charged with drug trafficking
Regina Watch WATCH: A former officer at Regina's correctional centre is facing three charges, after a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking.
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Regina correctional officer charged in drug trafficking investigation
A sign marks the perimetre of the Regina Correctional Centre on Monday Aug. 25, 2008. RCMP confirmed Monday that five inmates escaped from the the jail on Sunday night, and are considered armed and dangerous. The jail is in lock down and no one was believed to be hurt in the escape. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Troy Fleece A former correctional officer at Regina's jail has been charged in a lengthy drug trafficking investigation, according to the RCMP. The investigation into suspected drug trafficking at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre (RPCC) began on Sept. 26, 2023. At that time, a 36-year-old inmate at the prison was charged with possessing drugs for the purpose of committing an indictable offence. Police determined that the inmate had an accomplice outside of the prison that was helping with the purchasing, packaging and transporting of drugs to a then unknown correctional officer at the prison. After a self-described 'lengthy and complex investigation,' White Butte RCMP have identified the officer responsible for trafficking drugs into the RPCC. On July 16, police charged Justin Amyotte, 44, of Regina. He faces one count each of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence of trafficking a controlled substance, breach of trust by a public officer and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. Amyotte is set to make his next appearance in provincial court on Aug. 7.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Death inquest for Bernard Quewezance begins
A sign marks the perimeter of the Regina Correctional Centre on Monday Aug. 25, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Troy Fleece Monday marked day one of the inquest into the in-custody death of Bernard Quewezance - who died at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre in 2022. With coroner Frederick Kovach presiding, a jury of three Indigenous peoples and three non-Indigenous peoples was deemed appropriate due to Quewezance's Indigenous descent. The 37-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell at the correctional centre on June 2, 2022. EMS was called and staff began life-saving efforts, but he was pronounced dead shortly after. The first witness called on Monday was correctional officer Ronal Orellana. He told the inquest that on the day he died, Quewezance was causing a disturbance, reportedly kicking and elbowing his cell door. When asked if he knew the reasoning behind this behavior, Orellana claimed he did not know. Orellana testified that he and his partner went to Quewezance's cell to remove his shoes, to prevent him from harming himself. According to Orellana, Quewezance then forced his way out of the cell and had to be restrained by a group of officers because he was being combative and non-compliant. Orellana claimed Quewezance was also incoherent at the time but eventually calmed down and was placed back in his cell. Orellana then headed back to his original post, two floors above where Quewezance's cell was. Orellana stated that a short time later he had a gut instinct that something was off – leading the corrections officer to return to Quewezance's cell to check up on him. Orellana testified that he found Quewezance lying face down, not moving or breathing. He called for assistance, and a Code Blue was called soon after. A total of eight witnesses will be called during the inquest, which is expected to last through Wednesday.
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Prisoner dies at correctional centre, sparking protests from fellow inmates who allege the man suffered for days before his death
An inmate at a Sydney correctional centre has died, prompting protests from other prisoners who say he was denied proper medical care in the days before his death. A 41-year-old Aboriginal male inmate at Parklea Correctional Centre, in Sydney' north-west, died on Friday night after being taken to hospital for treatment. A group of inmates conducted protests inside the correctional centre in response to the man's death at 9am the following day. The protesters reportedly barricaded a wing of the prison while outbound calls and visits to Parklea were temporarily suspended. Family members of a man inside the pod told the Saturday Telegraph the inmates protested because they believed the deceased was given a lack of medical attention in the week leading up to his death. The fellow inmate was reportedly friends with the deceased. One family member told the Telegraph that the 41-year-old's cellmates alleged the prison had not done enough to care for him. 'They are serving these sentences and doing their time but it should be done humanely… he had been begging for help,' the family member said. The Saturday Telegraph understands the deceased inmate was seen by medical professionals on a daily basis in the lead-up to his death. Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner but initial inquiries indicated the death of the inmate was 'not suspicious'. 'About 11.20am yesterday (Friday June 27), emergency services were called to a correctional centre in Parklea following reports of an inmate requiring medical assistance,' a NSW Police spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'A 41-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Blacktown Hospital, and then transferred to Westmead Hospital for further treatment.' Parklea, a medium and maximum security facility, is privately owned by Management and Training Corp (MTC) but is expected to return to public ownership next year. An MTC spokesperson confirmed the inmate's death sparked 'peaceful protests' in an accommodation unit on Saturday which ended within hours. 'After a period of negotiation, the majority of inmates were voluntarily secured in their cells,' the spokesperson said. 'A small number of inmate representatives then spoke with centre management. 'At about 12.30pm, inmates were released from their cells, and normal routine recommenced. 'There were no injuries to staff or inmates during the incident, and nothing was damaged.' The spokesperson said MTC was working with Corrective Services NSW and NSW Police who investigate all deaths in custody 'regardless of the circumstances'. 'As the matter will be subject to a coronial inquest, it would be inappropriate to comment further,' they said.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Escaped prisoner's alleged crime spree
A man has been charged after allegedly committing a crime spree in Brisbane's southern suburbs while on the run from a correctional centre. Police were called to Tristania Way in Mount Gravatt East shortly after 2am Sunday after reports a stolen Mercedes Benz sedan crashed into several parked vehicles. Upon arrival, witnesses told police they saw the man flee the scene on damaged sedan was found at the scene. Police allege the man later went to a fast food restaurant and assaulted a ride share driver in the car park, attempting to steal his vehicle. The man was stopped by a member of the public. About 2.40am, police were called to Pine Mountain Rd after reports the same man broke into several homes and ransacked some in an attempt to steal keys. Police allege the man assaulted the occupant of one of the houses during the crime spree. The 38-year-old was arrested in the rear courtyard of a property on Pine Mountain Rd. 'The Mercedes was stolen from a Bell St address at Kangaroo Point on June 1,' a Queensland Police statement read. It will also be alleged the man had been wanted by police after absconding from the Palen Creek Low Custody Correctional Centre about 100km south of Brisbane on May 27. He has been charged with four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, three counts of enter dwelling with intent, two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of robbery, one count each of receiving tainted property, fail to remain at the scene of an accident and drive with court cancelled driver's license. Police expect more charges to be laid at a later date. The man is set to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday June 9.
