Death In Custody – Goderich Free Press

Another Death In Custody

(KINGSTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad is investigating the death of an inmate at Millhaven Institution, west of Kingston.

An inmate was located, with no vital signs, in his cell on October 29, 2024, shortly after 8:30 p.m. Facility staff and paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Correctional Service of Canada has confirmed the inmate was 23-year-old Brody ROBINSON.

The initial investigation has determined that the death was the result of foul play. The Penitentiary Squad, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is continuing to investigate the circumstances leading to this death.

Another Dies In Police Custody

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – One person has been pronounced deceased and the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate in the City of Elliot Lake.

On October 27, 2024, shortly before 1:00 p.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service on Westhill Road, where one person was placed under arrest. While in custody, the individual went into medical distress and was transported to hospital, where they were pronounced deceased.

The OPP has notified the SIU, which has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any other media inquiries should be directed to the SIU at [email protected].