Canada Parole Board Revoked Scatch-Dubour Release
The board ruled that the inmate presented an undue risk to public safety after he absconded from a halfway house.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Crime — General
The Parole Board of Canada has revoked the statutory release of Mocree Chuck Scatch-Dubour following his unauthorized departure from a halfway house. Scatch-Dubour was returned to federal prison after being apprehended by police in another province in July.
Why it matters
The board determined that the inmates actions while on release elevated his risk level beyond an acceptable threshold. The decision highlights the procedural oversight mechanisms for federal inmates granted conditional community access.
The Parole Board of Canada officially revoked Scatch-Dubour's statutory release in October 2026. The inmate remains in custody after police completed an arrest in another province on July 14, 2026.
The players
Mocree Chuck Scatch-Dubour
He is a federal inmate serving a 5 1/2-year sentence who has been diagnosed with conditions including ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and PTSD.
Parole Board of Canada
This is the independent administrative tribunal responsible for making decisions about the timing and conditions of the release of federal offenders.
The details
Scatch-Dubour had been serving a 5 1/2-year sentence imposed in 2023 for convictions including aggravated assault and discharging a firearm. His initial offences involved shooting a 16-year-old rival and an 11-year-old bystander at the Red River Exhibition in Winnipeg in June 2022.
Timeline
June 20, 2022: The shooting occurred in Winnipeg at the Red River Exhibition.
Spring 2023: Scatch-Dubour received a 5 1/2-year sentence for his crimes.
April 2026: The inmate was granted statutory release from prison.
June 27, 2026: Scatch-Dubour left his Manitoba halfway house without authorization.
July 14, 2026: Police arrested the inmate in another province.
Legal Context
This revocation follows the established protocols of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act statutory release provision, which mandates community supervision after two-thirds of a sentence is served. The legal system utilizes this framework to balance inmate reintegration with the necessity of ongoing risk management for the public.
The return of this inmate to federal custody serves to maintain public safety standards within the community following his unauthorized absence. Residents can note that the Parole Board of Canada retains oversight authority to re-incarcerate individuals who violate release conditions.
The takeaway
This case underscores the challenges of managing inmates with complex psychological profiles within the community transition system. It serves as a reminder that statutory release remains conditional and can be rescinded when an individual demonstrates an inability to manage their environment safely.
What happens next
The inmate will be required to reside at a halfway house upon his future statutory release, as stipulated by the board.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings, visit the Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Winnipeg Free Press.
