Sharbot Lake Criminal Court October 15

Editors note. The  David Courtney, of DC Masonry in Maberly, 35, is not the David Courtney referred to in one of the items below.

Conviction

Randall Kirkwood entered a guilty plea on a charge of driving with blood alcohol over 80mg per 100ml of blood. He was stopped at a RIDE program in North Frontenac back in December of 2017. Police report that he had an odour of alcohol on his breath and glassy eyes and was asked to provide a breath sample to a roadside screening device. He failed the roadside test and 90 minutes later at the detachment he registered 118 and 112 when tested. He received a $1,000 fine and a 12-month driving prohibition. He will be eligible to apply for the use of an interlock device after 6 months.

First appearances

David Courtney appeared in court because he has applied for a permit to purchase a rifle and the crown has applied for leave to refuse the application. The Crown is concerned about a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis that Courtney has received.

“That diagnosis is 41 years old,” Courtney told Judge Griffin.

“Do you still have symptoms, asked the Judge.

“Yes, they are under control,” said Courtney.

“I guess the Crown would like to make a determination if permitting the purchase will put you or the public under any risk of harm,’ said Griffin.

“They already made that determination many years ago,” said Courtney.

Editors note. The  David Courtney, of DC Masonry in Maberly, 35, is not the David Courtney referred to in the above item.He will return on December 17.

Patrick Sunstrum is charged with trafficking in an illegal substance, production of marijuana, careless use/storage of a firearm, and unauthorised possession of a firearm. He intends to hire a lawyer and will return on November 19th. The Crown will be seeking jail time in the case.

Robert Klarenbeek is charged with driving while impaired by alcohol, and drinving with blood alcohol over 80mg/100ml of blood. He will return on November 19th.

Duane Riddle is charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, and failure to comply with probation. He was not in court and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. He did arrive in court, however, a few minutes after the proceedings were adjourned. He will return on November 19th.

Peace Bond – Allen Morrison entered into a Peace Bond to avoid contact with a Michael Paine. A charge of threaten death/bodily harm against Morrison was withdrawn at the request of the crown.

Trial date set

A trial is set for April 1 and April 29 against Jessica Villa on two charges of fraud over $5,000. Her co-accused, ex-husband Gypsy Villa, who faces the same set of charges, has no lawyer and Judge Griffin will be offering him the option of a preliminary hearing which would change the scenario for Jessica Villa as well. If a preliminary hearing is held in Sharbot Lake, the trial itself will have to take place elsewhere.

Ongoing

Jonathan Sparks, charged with assault with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon, will return on November 19th.