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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-10-25, Page 25THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2000. PAGE 25. Morris Twj). men get 90 days in jail for assault Two Morris Twp. men were sen­ tenced to 90 days in jail after plead­ ing guilty to assault in Wingham's' provincial court, Oct. 19. Attorney for the Crown Mary Mahas told Judge Garry Hunter that the’ 44-year-old victim had been at the Wingham Inn on Sept.24. The co-accuseds Jason Richardson and William Nethery were also there with an unidentified third party. Mahas said the victim was jumped by the three men after he accidental­ ly brushed against one of them. The Crown and Defense Counsel Mike Donnelly maintained that the third person was the most aggressive in the attack which left the victim with two black eyes and cracked ribs. Donnelly also stated that ‘ Nethery’s record is balanced by his lesser involvement than Richardson. Both men attended the police sta­ tion following sentencing to provide a blood sample for purposes of DNA now required in assault or sexual cases. Richardson will serve his sentence intermittently. House arrest A Grey Twp. man, tried in July, was given a-90 day conditional sen­ tence for sexual assault. Mahas argued for a period of incarceration for Henry Kienapple, saying it was “appropriate and nec­ essary” for a deterrent. She noted that Kienapple had forced the matter to go to trial by pleading not guilty which required his young victim to testify. The pre-sentence report troubled her, she said, because it showed no remorse nor indicated that Kienapple was taking responsibility for his actions. Arguing that incarceration for the 65-year-old would be a hardship, Counsel Tom White, said, “I believe a conditional sentence would serve the purpose of justice.” Hunter sentenced Kienapple to 90 days on the condition that he be of good behaviour and that he remain in his residence at all times with the exception of medical or dental appointments. He can also be outside on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until noon and Fridays from 1-3 p.m. for gro­ ceries and banking. “That doesn’t mean you can sit in the coffee shop and fraternize with your friends,” Hunter warned. Kienapple is also not to be in the company of anyone under the age of 16 except with another adult present. He can have no contact with the vic­ tim. Following completion of his sen­ tence he is on probation for 12 months during which time he is to take counselling as ordered by the probation officer. Kienapple also attended the police detachment to provide a blood sam­ ple for DNA. Over 80 A Blyth teen lost his license for one year after pleading guilty to driving with over 80 mg. of alcohol in his blood. Michael Courtney, 19, was stopped by police in Blyth Aug. 19. The officer detected signs of impair­ ment. Breathalizer readings were 120. White, acting as duty counsel, noted that this was Courtney’s first offense and that he entered an early guilty plea. Hunter fined him $750. He was given four months to pay. Thefts Two men entered guilty pleas on unrelated charges of theft. Aubin Ross of Culross Twp. was charged with the theft of a lighter display containing 55 lighters from a Wingham store. Ross was viewed on the surveillance camera. All the lighters, valued in total as $100, were returned. He was fined $300 and given 90 days to pay. Ross was also placed on 12 months probation. Johnathon Gristey of Harriston, pled guilty to theft. Mahas said that the 20-year-old and another individ­ ual had travelled from Listowel to Belmore in a stolen car. They broke the window in the Saddledome and while Gristey waited outside the other man entered and took $138 worth of cigarettes and lighters. Damage to the window was $50. White said Gristey, who has no record, was in the company of some­ one who had been in trouble before. Hunter suspended passing of sen­ tence and ordered Gristey to make restitution. He was placed on proba­ tion for 12 months and is to have no contact with the co-accused. Harassment Stephen Batte, 45, of Walkerton received a suspended sentence and 12 months probation for making harassing phone calls to his ex-wife. He is to have no contact with her other than to arrange access with the children through a third party. Mischief Robert Mason pled guilty to mis­ chief under $5,000. According to Mahas, police had been called to a restaurant regarding someone who was passed out out­ side. Police planned to drop Mason off at his Blyth residence, but enroute he became violent and kicked out the cruiser window, which resulted in $333.55 worth of damage. He was fined $300. Assault A concerned father was given a conditional discharge. Creg Duck, 41, of Bluevale, was charged with assault after striking his daughter. Mahas said Duck had found cigarettes in the girl’s pocket and after dragging her out of bed and yelling, he hit her on the side of the head once with his open hand. Hunter said, “I understand -your concern, but there are other ways to deal with it.” He placed Duck on probation and ordered him to receive counselling. Breach probation A visit to the Brussels Country Inn proved costly for a Listowel man charged with breaching probation. Steven Hutchison pled guilty to the charge which was laid March 23. According to Mahas, the condition of a probation order from Dec. 1, 1999 was that Hutchison was not to enter any place which sold liquor. He attended a performance at the hotel and consumed liquor. White said Hutchison had gone to drive some friends home, but went in when they didn’t come out. “And decided to stay for the show,” said Hunter, fining him $300. Drug possession Ryan Dekker, 19, of RR3, Moorefield, was charged with pos­ session of cocaine April 16 after being stopped by police in Fordwich. A search uncovered approximately one gram of cocaine. Dekker was also charged with fail­ ing to appear in court June 15. He was fined $400 for the cocaine and $ 100 for the second charge. / Trevor Summers, 20 of Wingham was stopped by police in Grey Twp. on Aug. 26. for speeding. The officer found a small quantity of marijuana and two partially burned ‘joints’ in the ashtray. He was fined $100. Located 1 km west of Auburn Starting November 6, 2000 Elly will be taking a brief maternity leave. She will continue doing haircuts, but please have your perms and colours booked before this date. 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