Richard Froese
South Peace News
Two of four people charged with various related break-ins and thefts in the High Prairie area are ready to go to trial.

Joseph Douglas Campbell, 27, of High Prairie, appeared in High Prairie provincial court March 13 and pleaded not guilty. He elected to be tried by provincial court judge, and will return to court March 20 to set a trial date.

A request of bail for $750 was denied by Judge M.B. Golden.

Campbell faces 12 charges, including possession of stolen property and possession of break-in instruments in connection with the rash a break-ins over the past several months.

He is also charged in the case with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, five counts of failing to comply with conditions, two counts of operating an unregistered vehicle, and one count of driving a motor vehicle without insurance.

Campbell also faces 11 other charges unrelated to the joint case, including two counts of possession of stolen property, trespassing at night, evading police, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a controlled substance.

Muriel Paige Gladue, 21, of Peace River, pleaded not guilty and will return March 27 to set a trial date.

She was also denied bail.

Gladue faces six charges in the joint matter, including three counts of stolen property, and single counts of possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of a controlled substance, and forgery.

She also faces 12 other charges, including five counts of intent to gain advantage, five counts of fraud under $5,000, and single counts of possession of stolen property and using forged documents.

Dorian Anakian Harvey, 19, of Valleyview, also appeared and is scheduled to return March 20.

Jong also serves as the lawyer for Gladue, while Harvey retained Allan Crawford as lawyer.

Harvey faces one charge of possession of stolen property, one charge of possession of break-in instruments, along with one count of possession of a controlled substance.

Leslie Michael Auger, 36 of High Prairie, was scheduled to appear in High Prairie court March 20.