Charges Laid In CB Man’s Prison Death

by Dave DesveauxJanuary 3, 2018

Charges have been brought against two correctional officers stemming from a Cape Breton man’s death at Dorchester Penitentiary over two years ago.

33 year-old Matthew Hines died after being beaten and repeatedly pepper sprayed on May 27^th, 2015.

48 year-old Alvida Ross and 31 year-old Mathieu Bourgoin are each charged with manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death.

They’re both due in court in Moncton on February 26^th.

New Brunswick RCMP initially investigated Hines’s death and concluded no foul play occurred.

However, the investigation was handed over to Nova Scotia RCMP when new information came to light in May 2016.

In May of this year, the federal correctional investigator issued a report saying staff at Dorchester ignored Hines’ cries for help.

The report described Correctional Service Canada’s investigation into Hines’ death as “flawed” and “self-serving.”

Dave Desveaux

Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.

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