Tuesday, June 9, 2026
ADVT 
National

Murderer Who Failed To Return To N.B. Halfway House Had Been At Large Twice Before

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 28 Aug, 2019 07:53 PM

    FREDERICTON - A convicted murderer who failed to return to a Moncton halfway house last week remains missing, and documents show he had been unlawfully at large twice in the past.

     

    The Correctional Service of Canada says 66-year-old Jack Woods was serving an indeterminate sentence at Dorchester Penitentiary for manslaughter and second-degree murder.

     

    He was on a 72-hour unescorted absence when he didn't return last Thursday.

     

    According to a Parole Board decision in May, Woods was unlawfully at large for five months in 2010 and again for two months after being granted day parole in 2012.

     

    Woods stands 5-7, weighs 223 pounds and has a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He is missing both of his little fingers.

     

    A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Jury Trial Hears About Killing Of Indigenous Woman Found In Shallow Grave

    Jury Trial Hears About Killing Of Indigenous Woman Found In Shallow Grave
    Brett Overby, who is 32, is charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of Christine Wood.

    Jury Trial Hears About Killing Of Indigenous Woman Found In Shallow Grave

    China Sentences 6 Foreigners For Drugs; Canadian Gets Death

    The Jiangmen Intermediate People's Court in southern Guangdong province sentenced 11 people who produced more than 63 kilograms (139 pounds) of methamphetamine, an illegal drug.

    China Sentences 6 Foreigners For Drugs; Canadian Gets Death

    Immigration Officials Cut 'Legacy' Refugee Backlog ... As New One Grows

    Immigration Officials Cut 'Legacy' Refugee Backlog ... As New One Grows
    The old list of stagnating cases one point stood at 32,000 claims and Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen was eager to shine a spotlight this week on his government's successful efforts at cutting it to almost nothing.

    Immigration Officials Cut 'Legacy' Refugee Backlog ... As New One Grows

    Jason Kenney Officially Sworn In As Alberta's 18Th Premier; Names First Cabinet

    Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney has been officially sworn in as Alberta's premier along with members of his first cabinet.

    Jason Kenney Officially Sworn In As Alberta's 18Th Premier; Names First Cabinet

    Workers' Tips And Kids To Be Protected Under Employment Law Changes In B.C.

    Workers' Tips And Kids To Be Protected Under Employment Law Changes In B.C.
    The British Columbia government is changing employment standards to protect children on the job after WorkSafeBC paid a total of $5.2 million in work injury claims to children 15 years and under from 2007 to 2017.

    Workers' Tips And Kids To Be Protected Under Employment Law Changes In B.C.

    B.C. Labour Code Changes To Promote 'Harmonious' Relations, Says Labour Minister Harry Bains

    VICTORIA — British Columbia plans to change the province's labour code in an effort to provide greater protections for workers and stability for employers.

    B.C. Labour Code Changes To Promote 'Harmonious' Relations, Says Labour Minister Harry Bains