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N.B. inmate dies after being found unresponsive in cell

An inmate at the Dalhousie Regional Correctional Centre in New Brunswick has died. Google Street View

A coroner’s inquest has been launched after an inmate died at the Dalhousie Regional Correctional Centre in New Brunswick on the weekend.

According to the province, Jason Barnaby-Gloade, 39, was found unresponsive in his cell on Saturday afternoon.

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“Staff administered first aid and he was transported to the Campbellton Regional Hospital, where he was admitted. He was pronounced dead Saturday evening,” the province said in a news release.

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Barnaby-Gloade was being held on remand at the time and had a court appearance scheduled for June 6.

His death is being investigated by RCMP and a coroner’s inquest will be held. Details about the inquest, the province said, will be released once all investigations have been concluded.

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