An inmate at Joyceville Institution has passed away while in custody. Correctional Services Canada say Christopher Jacobs passed away on January 17th.
Jacobs was serving a 3 year 7 month and 18 day sentence which began October 6 2023, for many firearm charges including:
possession of firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized (X4), importing or exporting firearms/ammunition knowing it is unauthorized (X2) and offence under Customs/Excise Act (X2).
The Police and Coroner along with the inmate’s next of kin have all been notified. CSC did not mention the cause of Jacobs passing.
(By: Tim Baltz)