H.P. court docket
Sept. 11, 2017
Judge D.R. Shynkar

Christ Cunningham, 33, of East Prairie, was handed a global sentence of 120 days after pleading guilty to obstructing a peace officer and two counts of failing to appear in court for trials.

Charges arose after Cunningham gave police a false name during an investigation at a home on Aug. 28, said Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau.

“He was interfering with police trying to find and arrest another person,” said Judge D.R. Shynkar.

Cunningham failed to attend his trials on other charges on July 2, 2014 and May 11, 2017.

He was firefighting and didn’t have transportation to court for his trials, said his lawyer, Harry Jong.

Cunningham was given credit for 36 days served in custody while awaiting his court appearance.

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Martin D. Laboucan, 34, of Little Buffalo, was sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to failing to provide a breath sample to police.

He showed signs of being impaired when stopped by police, Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau told court.

Laboucan is currently on a three-year driving ban, he added.

Laboucan will serve his time on weekends at the Peace River Correctional Centre.

When not in custody, Laboucan will be on probation until the sentence is complete.

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Stacey L. Morning- child was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to failing to comply with an undertaking.

However, he was released, given full credit for time served, and placed on probation for six months.

Morningchild was also fined $200, plus a $60 victim fine surcharge, after pleading guilty to mischief to property.

Court heard that Morningside was on a court order to have no contact with a named female. He violated the order after appearing at her residence in Kinuso on July 27.

“He refused to leave the house, and then he was hiding in a shed on the property,” said Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau.

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He will not be spending any more time in jail, but he will be under the watchful eye of probation officers.

Victor Jackson was sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to assault; however, he was given credit for time served while awaiting his court appearance. He was placed on probation for six months, however.

Jackson was involved with a domestic dispute when he punched his wife in the stomach, said Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau.

“He and his wife want to get back together,” said his lawyer, Allan Crawford.

As part of his probation order, Jackson was ordered to get treatment for anger management and domestic violence.

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A Donnelly woman was sentenced to probation for nine months after pleading guilty to obstructing a peace officer, failing to comply with conditions, and failing to appear in court.

Christal M. Baker, 29, gave police a false name when asked by an officer outside the Cozy Corner Pub on July 28. Later, she gave her real name, Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau told court.

Baker already had warrants for her arrest. To further complicate matters, she was on conditions to abstain from using alcohol, drugs and weapons.

Baker was also required to carry court documents with her, which did not happen during the incident.

Baker seeks a lifestyle away from crime.

“She says she wants to turn her life around and get treatment for methamphetamine,” said duty counsel Harry Jong.

“This time in jail has taught her a lot.”

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Cimino Lamano Estey, 27, was sentenced to probation for 12 months for assault.

Estey was involved with incidents with his wife on Nov. 10, Oct. 29, 2016 and Aug. 15, 2017.

Court heard that Estey grabbed his wife’s arms in the first incident and held on, even as she asked him to release his grip. He eventually let go, Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau told court.

During the second incident, Estey punched her in the side of the head as they were in a vehicle ready to leave their home.

Estey held a knife but did not use it during the third incident.

“You’re getting a big break,” said Judge D.R, Shynkar during sentencing.

Judge Shynkar gave Estey credit for taking the initiative to get counselling.

“This is out of character for him,” said his lawyer, Evan McIntyre. “He wants to better his relationship with his wife.”

McIntyre noted that Estey had a difficult family life in Jamaica.

“He is remorseful and wants to ensure this won’t happen again.”

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Peter Anderson, of Atikameg, was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to assault.

“He was in an argument with his common law wife on July 20 around 6:30 a.m. when he hit her in the eye and injured the eye,” said Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau.

The dispute started the night before, he added.

“They were trying to take cell phones away from each other,” lawyer Allan Crawford explained.

Anderson plans to pursue counseling for domestic violence.

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John Daryle Willier, 25, was placed on probation for six months for housebreaking with intent.

Willier was reported kicking at a door at a home in Kinuso and tried to gain entry. He was then seen running away, said Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau.

“He was drunk and with a group of friends looking for a party,” said lawyer Allan Crawford.

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David Joseph Anderson, 30, of Gift Lake, was fined $2,875 including victim fine surcharge, for driving a vehicle without insurance.

He was also fined $1,000, plus a $300 victim fine surcharge, for driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content exceeding 80 mg.

Court heard Anderson was stopped by police near Grouard on July 27. Both breath samples recorded 120 mg.

“He didn’t think he was impaired, says Cheryl Kachuk, criminal court worker for Native Counselling Services of Alberta.

“He drank the night before and he thought he had slept it off.”

Anderson was also suspended from driving for one year.

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Tara Rita Auger was fined $1,000, plus a $300 victim fine surcharge, after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle with an alcohol limited over the legal limit of 80 mg.

Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau told court that Auger was reported driving impaired on July 28. She provided breath samples, the lower being 90 mg.

“She knows she never should have done this,” said Cheryl Kachuk, criminal court worker for Native Counselling Services of Alberta.

Auger was also suspended from driving for one year.

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Barbara Rose Lader- oute, 30, was fined $1,000, plus a $300 victim fine surcharge, after pleading guilty to driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol content exceeding 80 mg.

Laderoute was stopped by police near Gift Lake and recorded breath samples of 150 mg, Chief Crown prosecutor Andre Arseneau told court.

“She didn’t realize how impaired she was,” said Cheryl Kachuk, criminal court worker for Native Counselling Services of Alberta.

Laderoute was also suspended from driving for one year.