Coroner's inquest called in 2022 death of Dalhousie inmate

The province has called a coroner's inquest in the death of an inmate serving time at a northern New Brunswick jail two years ago.

Jason Barnaby-Gloadewas found unresponsive in a cell at the Dalhousie Regional Correctional Centre and was pronounced dead at the hospital on May 28, 2022, a release from the province said.

Back in 2022, RCMP said they were investigating the death of the 39-year-old.

RCMP spokesperson HansOuellettesaid on Tuesday no charges have been laid in relation to the case. Hewould not say whether aninvestigation is still underwayor offer any additional details, citing the upcominginquest.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety was also asked why it has taken two years for an inquest to be called.

"Planning for an inquest can only begin once all investigations into the death bycoroner, medical, and policehave concluded," spokesperson Allan Dearing saidin an email.

The release said the inquest will be held from May 27 to 31, at the Campbellton courthouse, under deputy chief coroner Emily Caissy.

A jury will hear evidence from witnesses to determine what happenedandprovide recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future, the release said.

The inquest cannot make any findings of legal responsibility in the death.