(ST. JOHN’S, NL), December 22, 2020 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have laid charges in relation to the death of Jonathan Henoche, which occurred at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary in St. John’s in November of 2019.
Following an investigation in to the death of Mr. Henoche, the RNC CID Major Case Management Team have arrested ten correctional officers in connection with the incident.
The recommended criminal charges are as follows:
- 51 year old man – manslaughter and failure to provide necessaries of life
- 35 year old man – manslaughter
- 30 year old man – manslaughter
- 44 year old man – criminal negligence causing death
- 41 year old man – criminal negligence causing death
- 38 year old woman – criminal negligence causing death
- 36 year old woman – criminal negligence causing death
- 34 year old man – criminal negligence causing death
- 28 year old man – criminal negligence causing death
- 28 year old man – criminal negligence causing death
The accused correctional officers were released from custody on conditions, and will appear in Provincial Court on February 11, 2021.
As the matter is now before the courts, it would be inappropriate to discuss the facts of the case.
The RNC CID Major Case Management Team are asking that anybody with information which may assist to contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
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RNC File # 2019-62901
Cst. James C. Cadigan #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658