Day parole denied

Daniel John Miller serving two-year prison sentence on drug, other offences

A P.E.I. man who was sentenced to two years in prison after he was caught with drugs and weapons has been denied day parole.

In a recent report, the Parole Board of Canada reviewed Daniel John Miller’s case and said he didn’t have adequate release plans that were consistent with his level of risk and needs. Miller was sentenced in 2016 to two years in prison for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failing to comply with a probation order and multiple counts of possessing drugs for the purpose of trafficking.

The police arrested Miller for uttering threats at a probation officer.

When they searched his backpack the police found about 300 speed pills, marijuana, hashish, Percocet pills and Oxycontin pills.

Miller also had bear spray, a collapsible baton and two pairs of brass knuckles in the bag, along with drug paraphernalia and $3,800 cash.

The board said Miller was involved in a fight with an inmate in 2016, he tested positive for methadone in January and he violated a no-contact order with the victim of a conviction for uttering threats.

In its report, the board said neither of the community based residential facilities contacted were willing to offer Miller accommodations on day parole. Local police were opposed to Miller’s release in their community and requested that he report to the RCMP three times a week, the board said. Miller told the board he was involved in drug subculture for financial gain and possessed the weapons for his protection and to conduct business.

The report said Miller wanted to secure employment and live a balanced lifestyle.

In denying Miller day parole, the board said it wasn’t satisfied his release plan provided the structure and support necessary to help with his successful reintegration into society. The board said it believed Miller had a propensity for violence with violent and aggressive acts in the community and in prison.

With the denial, the board imposed special conditions on Miller’s eventual statutory release, including that he live in a community correctional centre or community residential facility with no leave privileges.