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(Arrested) Inmate Escapes from Correctional Facility

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Update: November 3, 2024, 8:00 p.m.

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Saint John Police arrested the accused without incident. He remains in custody.

The Saint John Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

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The Saint John Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Darel Dalgleish, who escaped from a correctional facility.

It is reported that:

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, at approximately 9:28 a.m., the Saint John Police Force responded to an incident at the Saint John Regional Correctional Facility involving an escaped inmate.

44-year-old Darel Dalgleish was observed squeezing through the fence and then eventually evaded capture of pursuing Correctional Officers.

Patrol officers were able to promptly respond to the area, establishing a large perimeter and set up vehicle checkpoints. Additional officers coordinated their efforts to conduct a thorough search of the vicinity using a drone as well as a Canine Unit.

Dalgleish was last seen wearing light blue jail issue scrubs with jail issue orange scrubs under them. He is described as 5’11’’ and 180 lbs.

Dalgleish was in custody awaiting trial for assault and violation of release orders.

The Major Crime Unit is investigating.

If you see Darel Dalgleish or, have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.

For more news, visit Saint John Police Force | City of Saint John, New Brunswick

For Media Related Inquiries, please email sjpfnews@saintjohn.ca.

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