Police and the coroner have been notified following the death of an inmate at the Saskatchewan penitentiary.
According to a statement by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Rocky Meechance died in custody on Jan. 29, 2024.
“At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days for flight from peace officer, obstructing a peace officer, breaking and entering to commit an offence (not a dwelling), accessory after the fact, and operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, since August 15, 2022,” the statement read.
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The CSC stated that Meechance’s next of kin have been notified.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the CSC will review the circumstances.
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