H.P. court docket
Nov 4, 2024
Justice S.P. Hinkley
A 52- year-old woman visiting High Prairie was sentenced after causing a nuisance in a local bank.
Shelley Gwen Ferguson, of Grande Prairie, was sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to mischief obstruction Nov. 4 in High Prairie Court of Justice.
She was given credit for time served and released.
Court heard Ferguson was in High Prairie when she was inside the entrance at the TD Canada Trust in June 2024 after business hours and made a mess, Crown prosecutor Nuha Abunada told court.
“She locked herself inside,” the Crown added.
Justice S.P. Hinkley noted the mess was unnecessary.
“Shenanigans at the bank, nobody needs that.”
The Crown recommended Ferguson be banned from High Prairie.
However, the justice declined the suggestion because she has a connection in the community. Ferguson has a sister who lives in High Prairie, lawyer Derek Renzini said.
“She actually lives in Grande Prairie,” he added.
Ferguson has health conditions, court heard.
“She has underlying mental health issues,” Renzini said.
Ferguson also has drug and alcohol addictions.
She was also sentenced to one day in jail after pleading guilty to assult.
Ferguson was given credit for time served.
The charge arose when Ferguson was in Grande Prairie and EMS paramedics were administering care to her at a residence when she assaulted a female paramedic.
Court heard Ferguson slammed the ambulance door into the face of the paramedic, the Crown alleged.
Justice Hinkley reminded Ferguson to respect people who are caring for her.
“People are trying to help you.”
Ferguson was also sentenced to probation for six months. She was prohibited from entering the premises of the TD Canada Trust in High Prairie during her probation.