Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution

STONY MOUNTAIN, MB, Dec. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - Correctional Service Canada

On December 15, 2020, Melvis Owen, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.

At the time of his death, Mr. Owen had been serving a sentence of 5 years, 5 months for Assault Causing Bodily Harm since August 14, 2018.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.

Associated links

CSC Website 
Commissioner's Directive: Death of an Inmate 
Deaths in custody 
Stony Mountain Institution

SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region

Bill Melnyk, A/Deputy Warden, Stony Mountain Institution, [phone]