Correctional Service Canada
On January 5, 2025, during the 6:30 p.m. count, staff members in the minimum-security unit at Beaver Creek Institution discovered that Jamesie Kownirk was not accounted for.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) immediately contacted the Ontario Provincial Police, and a warrant for the inmate's arrest was issued.
At around 10:00 p.m., Jamesie Kownirk was apprehended by police. CSC will investigate the circumstances of this incident.
Ensuring the safety and security of institutions, staff, and public remains the highest priority in the operations of the federal correctional system.
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