Inmate overdoses, correctional officer assaulted in separate incidents at Edmonton Remand Centre
Routine rounds by correctional staff at the Edmonton Remand Centre revealed an inmate overdose and an assaulted guard in separate instances Tuesday.
Staff found an unresponsive man in his cell Tuesday morning, according to a statement from the Alberta Justice and Solicitor General department sent Wednesday.
Medical staff started first aid, including administering naloxone, after they were unable to wake him. Paramedics took the man to the hospital, where he remained in serious condition Wednesda
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