DARTMOUTH – An inmate at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility, in Dartmouth died, over the weekend.
Nova Scotia’s Dept. of Justice said the man was discovered in his cell around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
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EHS was called to the jail, after attempts by correctional officers to revive him were unsuccessful.
Subsequently, the man was pronounced dead at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Police are investigating, but, according to the Dept. of Justice, foul play is not suspected.
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