Kent Institution

• More than $287K worth of contraband, items seized inside B.C. prison

  On Aug. 24, staff members seized $287,700 worth of contraband and items which included smartphones, steroids, needles, handmade weapons, SD card readers, THC and alcohol brew.

  Crime

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• Wanted high-risk sex offender found after fleeing from halfway house

  John Frederick Field left the maximum security Kent Institution on Thursday after serving a sentence for sexual assault, breaking and entering, robbery and theft. 

  Crime

  Aug 26, 2022
  
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• Two inmates, 18 staff at B.C. prison test positive for COVID

  COVID testing is offered to inmates and staff, corrections said. Employees must take a rapid test and provide a negative test result before entering the site.

  Health

  Dec 31, 2021
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• Saskatchewan inmate files human rights complaint over mental health

  Nicholas Dinardo filed a complaint Friday with the Canadian Human Rights Commission against the Correctional Service of Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2020
• Drone, $86K in drugs and cellphones seized at B.C. maximum-security prison: CSC

  Along with the drone, officials seized a "ceramic edged weapon," two mini cellphones with chargers and a full-sized cellphone with four SIM cards and a charger.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2019