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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2013-03-14, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2013. PAGE 21. Davis Minielly of Listowel pledguilty to one count of theft under $5,000 in Wingham court on Feb. 21 after her grandfather reported his 2003 ATV stolen in August of 2012. Crown Attorney Laura Grant said that on Aug. 9, 2012, Minielly travelled to her grandfather’s home in Huron East and stole his ATV. The next day, Grant said, Minielly sold the ATV to Jeffery Darroch for $600, which included ownership and insurance documents. Grant said that two days later the ATV was recovered by police and returned to Minielly’s grandfather. Duty Counsel Lynn Johnston said that while Minielly had been convicted of driving with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood in 2010, she had recently been taking steps to try and turn her life around. Johnston said that Minielly is currently on Ontario Works and is hoping to pursue her college education in the near future. Minielly’s long-term goal, Johnstonsaid, is to ultimately own and operate her own business. Judge R.G.E. Hunter placed her on a 15-month term of probation and ordered Minielly to pay restitution in the amount of $600 to Darroch, who was out the money he paid to buy the ATV, which he thought he was purchasing legally. Johnston pleaded with Hunter, saying that Minielly didn’t have the means to pay, but Hunter said that was “too bad” adding that Darroch wanted his money back and that he didn’t blame him. Darroch, as well as Chauncey Bolander, were both charged with possession of stolen property, but as a result of Minielly’s guilty plea, charges against the two men were withdrawn by the crown attorney. FRAUD Bradley Hiusser of Harriston received jail time after pleading guilty to one charge of fraud and one charge of failing to comply with the terms of his probation after over amonth of fraudulent transactions made in North Huron. Grant told Hunter that from Feb. 9, 2012 to March 16, 2012, Hiusser had been attending an auto parts dealer in Wingham and ordering car parts under his father’s purchasing account. The charges came to light when Hiusser’s father, Bradley Hiusser Sr. reported to the Wingham Police Station on Aug. 22, 2012 with a statement from the auto supplier listing all of the parts that had been bought on his account which he had never requested and had never received. Hiusser Sr. told police that he had a feeling with was his son who had made the requests. His son, Hiusser Sr. said, had previously had access to the account, but after the pair had a falling out, Grant said, the two men decided to part ways. Johnston said that at the time the two decided to divide themselves professionally, Hiusser Sr. alsoterminated a lease with his son, effectively putting him out on the street. Hiusser, Johnston said, was forced to fend for himself and to find a new job he needed a working vehicle and to get his vehicle working, he needed several auto parts, which is why he made the fraudulent transactions. Johnston said that in recent months Hiusser had paid $700 down on the total cost of the parts, which was $2,115. Hiusser claimed that he could pay the remainder of the restitution in six months. As Hiusser had just started a new job, Johnston said, she was asking for perhaps a large fine rather than jail time, which is what Grant was seeking. Grant told Hunter that she was seeking a jail term of between 60 and 90 days. Hunter sentenced Hiusser to 60 days in jail, 30 concurrent and a 12- month period of probation, which was to start that day. ASSAULTRichard Rawn of North Huron pled guilty to one charge of assault stemming from an incident on Jan. 4. Grant said that on Jan. 4 police responded to a 911 hang-up in Wingham where, it was later discovered, Rawn was engaging in an argument with his significant other. Grant said the argument began over fidelity within the relationship and escalated when Rawn grabbed and pushed the woman he was arguing with. Grant said the woman grabbed the phone and attempted to call 911 but Rawn wouldn’t let her complete the call. The struggle, Grant said, was witnessed by the couple’s child, who also called 911 in an attempt to stop her parents from fighting. 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