Flattening a flower arch in High Prairie last year has landed a man in trouble with the law.
Brayden Brochu pleaded guilty in Slave Lake Court of Justice June 19 to mischief damage under $5,000.
Court heard on June 7, 2023, a witness watched Brochu flatten a flower arch in High Prairie, Crown prosecutor Scott Pittman told court.
Law authorities investigated and found Brochu’s cell phone found among the debris. A quick arrest ensued.
Court heard Brochu was intoxicated at the time of the crime.
The estimated damage was $500, but no formal restitution request was made.
The victim of the crime was not released.
Court heard Brochu has a criminal record that started as a youth and continues as an adult after the guilty plea.
Brochu had 91 days of pre-sentence custody to his credit. He earlier used 45 days on other guilty matters.
The Crown and defence counsel, Barbara Dowker, requested one day in jail during a joint submission.
“It wasn’t a great night for you,” said Justice S.P. Hinkley during sentencing.
He did agree with the one-day sentence, however by the Crown and defence.
Just two days earlier on June 17, Justice Hinkley sentenced Bro- chu on assault charges.
Justice Hinkley warned Brochu he shouldn’t be drinking.