Quebec's police watchdog investigates after person found seriously injured in Campbell's Bay jail

“At around 11:15 a.m., the person was found unconscious on the floor of the interrogation room.”

Published Mar 02, 2024 • Last updated 11 hours ago • 1 minute read

The Bureau des enquetes independantes is investigating a serious injury at the Campbell’s Bay SQ jail. FILE Photo by POSTMEDIA

Quebec’s police watchdog, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes, has opened an investigation after a person was found to be seriously injured following an arrest by the Sûreté du Québec in Campbell’s Bay on Friday morning.

In a release, the BEI said a person was arrested at their home at about 8:40 a.m.

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“At around 11:15 a.m., the person was found unconscious on the floor of the interrogation room,” the release stated.

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The person was given first aid and then taken to hospital, where their condition was said to be serious.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., the BEI launched its investigation.

Five BEI investigators were tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The BEI also engaged Montreal police to conduct a parallel criminal investigation into the incident.

Campbell’s Bay is approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Ottawa.

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