Mac Olsen
Express Staff
Marc Aubin will have to wait until Nov. 9 to learn if he has been found guilty or not guilty of an assault charge.
Aubin was in Falher Provincial Court on Sept. 6 for the matter of one charge of assault with a weapon, and one charge of property mischief.
Several witnesses testified for the Crown and defence counsel cross-examined them. Several exhibits were entered into evidence as well.
Aubin was the next to testify, and the Crown cross-examined him. Then a witness for the defence testified and they were cross-examined, too.
Following the conclusion of testimony, the defence counsel offered their rebuttal, followed by the Crown.
As the day was ending, Judge G.R. Ambrose said that he required time to go through all the evidence and testimony. The Crown and defence counsels agreed to hear the decision in Peace River Provincial Court on Nov. 9.
15 days in jail for assault with a weapon
Brendon C. Cunningham pled guilty to one charge of assault with a weapon and one charge of failing to attend court.
Cunningham appeared by CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre to have his case heard. A victim impact statement and Cunningham’s criminal record were entered into evidence.
Cunningham received 60 days in jail for the assault charge, less 45 days credit for time already served in jail, for 15 days in total. He also received a 30-day consecutive sentence for the failure to appear in court.
In addition, Cunningham is required to provide a DNA sample, but he did not receive a weapons prohibition for the assault conviction.
$500 fine for mischief damage
Leslie Shane Osbak received a $500 fine for mischief damage.
Adjourned cases in Falher Provincial Court
Kyle Blais’ case has been adjourned to Oct. 4 for plea, and he faces two charges of assault.
Daniel Denis Diesel’s case has been adjourned to Oct. 4. He faces one charge of driving while disqualified, one charge of excessive speed, one charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle, one charge of driving with no insurance and one charge of transporting liquor.
Darrell Edwin Fiddick’s case has been adjourned until Oct. 4. He faces one charge of impaired driving and one charge of failing to provide a breathalyzer sample.
Shane Travis Lambert’s case has been adjourned to Oct. 4 and he faces two charges of failing to comply with his probation order and one charge of harassment.
The case against Bobby Fred Hnatko/Western Air Spray Inc. has been adjourned to Oct. 4. It involves accusations of improper spraying and providing false information.
Leigh Kenneth Ward’s case has been adjourned to Oct. 4. Ward faces one charge of driving while disqualified and one charge of driving without vehicle insurance.
Matthew David Schultz’s case has been adjourned to Oct. 4. He faces one charge of driving while disqualified and one charge of driving without vehicle insurance.
Rebecca L. Stafford’s case has been adjourned to Oct. 4. She faces one charge of mischief damage.
Cheri Lily Isadore’s case has been adjourned to Nov. 1. She faces one charge of public mischief, one charge of unlawful harassment and one charge of assaulting a peace officer.
Iain Alexander Smith’s case has been adjourned to Nov. 1, and he faces one charge of excessive speed.
Gary Boyd Romanko’s case has been adjourned to Nov. 1. Romanko faces one charge of impaired driving and one charge of refusing to provide a breathalyzer sample.
David Steven Pelletier’s case has been adjourned to March 7, 2019. Pelletier faces one charge of assault and one charge of a threat to cause death.
Aaron James Auger’s case has been adjourned to Dec. 6. Auger faces one charge of intent to avoid arrest, one charge of obstructing a peace officer and one charge of failing to comply with his conditions.
Alvin M. Vandermaaten’s case has been adjourned to March 7, 2019. Vandermaaten faces one charge of impaired driving and one charge of driving with a blood alcohol level over .08.
Other adjourned cases
Martin John Irwin appeared by CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre, and his case will be held over to Peace River Provincial Court on Sept. 17 for a bail hearing. Irwin faces one charge of possessing stolen property and 20 charges of fraud.
Charges withdrawn
The Crown withdrew one charge of assault against Dustin Jones.
The Crown also withdrew one charge of driving without vehicle insurance against Ernest F. Ominayak.
Warrant for arrest
An arrest warrant was issued for Natasha L. Cunningham. She has been charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol.