H.P. court docket
Nov. 18, 2024
Justice S.P. Hinkley
A 25-year-old man who disguised a water pistol as a dangerous firearm at a High Prairie restaurant will spend another few weeks behind bars.
Tyson Trey Thomas, of Grouard, was handed a global sentence of 75 days in custody after pleading guilty in High Prairie Court of Justice Nov. 18 to possessing a weapon dangerous to the public and threats causing bodily harm and death.
Thomas was given credit for 33 days already served.
Court heard Thomas was at the Burger Baron where two customers were dining outside when he was asked to leave, Crown prosecutor Kelly Payne said.
He then started to pull out what looked like a weapon.
“It was clearly a water pistol,” the Crown said.
“It could have been confused as a real firearm,” she added.
Thomas also threatened the two customers.
“Do you want to get stabbed?” the Crown quoted his threat.
A Town of High Prairie peace officer was nearby and detained Thomas.
“The Crown is quite concerned,” Payne told court.
Justice S.P. Hinkley told Thomas he has to change his lifestyle and stay away from crime.
“Getting into trouble is not helping you,” Justice Hinkley said.
“You can’t keep doing that. You have to take responsibility for your actions. I want to see you do good.”
Thomas was consuming narcotics at the time of the incident, said his lawyer, Derek Renzini.
As the justice talked with Thomas, he apologized.
“I’m sorry,” Thomas told court.
Renzini added Thomas plans to take steps to deal with his behaviour and addictions.
Justice Hinckley encouraged Thomas to continue those steps.
“You owe it to yourself, and the people who love you, to do better,” he said.
Jordan Ross Laboucan, of Atikameg, was sentenced to 75 days in jail after pleading guilty to failing to register in a sex offender registry.
Laboucan was credited with 60 days already served in custody.
Justice S.P. Hinkley told Laboucan the court order is mandatory.
“Registering – it takes just 20 minutes to do it,” Justice Hinkley told Laboucan.
“You’re just not taking it seriously. It is a priority,” he added.
Jonathan Trindle, 25, of Trout Lake, was sentenced to one day in jail after pleading guilty to breach of probation.
Court heard Trindle failed to report to his probation officer after he was released from custody as directed, Crown prosecutor Kelly Payne told court.
“Sometimes people can be their worst enemy by not complying with court orders, such as we have here,” the Crown added.
Justice S.P. Hinkley agreed.
“Mr. Trindle is making life more difficult for himself.”
Trindle understands the consequences, his lawyer, Dallas Gelineau, told court
“He knows he’s got to report,” Gelineau said.
Trindle has also taken steps to deal with his substance addictions, he noted.
Joseph Douglas Campbell, 38, was fined $3,000 after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle without insurance and $400 for driving a motor vehicle while unauthorized.
The victim fine surcharge was waived.
“He was found at a dump living with his children in a vehicle,” lawyer Derek Renzini told court.
“You’re caring for four children,” Justice S.P. Hinkley not4ed.
“The Crown is giving him a very good break.”
He ordered Campbell to pay the fines by Nov. 17, 2025.