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Attorney for the Crown Rod Guthrie said at 12:20 a.m. police received a call about two men who had gotten out of a truck in the parking lot of the LCBO. Police arrived within minutes and found in the truck a pry bar, hacksaw, flashlight and cutters. The OPP canine unit was called and Walker and the co-accused were found hiding in the cornfield. "It was clear that they were jointly in possession of the items." said Guthrie. Regarding the probation charge, Guthrie stated that Walker had failed to carry out the important terms of the order. "He never showed up. he never did anything." Walker's defence counsel explained the breach offense saying her client had had some contact with the probation officer, but "did wit want to take the Ritalin", which he knew would be a condition. However. she said that prior to this incident. Walker had been "doing really well" and "hopes now to make it a longer stretch." Judge R.G.E. Hunter imposed a sentence of three months for the possession charge and one month on each count of breach to be served consecutively. Upon release Walker will be on 18 months probation. Assault Matthew Cameron of Atwood pled guilty to assault. According to Guthrie, the accused had visited the victim's home at 9:30 p.m.. Jan. 2 and after a brief conversation punched him in the face with a closed fist. The victim sustained a swollen lip and loosened tooth. Defence counsel Lynn Johnston described her client as someone who had a drug problem. but who has now taken steps "to get his life together." Cameron, she said, has received treatment for drug use and has also contacted an organization regarding anger management counselling. Taking into account two previous convictions for assault in July 2002, Hunter sentenced Cameron to 90 days to be served intermittently. He was also placed on probation for 18 months and is prohibited from owning firearms for five years. Jailed A Kitchener man faced charges of break, enter and theft, as well as failing to appear in court. Robert John Evens, pled guilty earlier to a break, enter and theft at Snyder's in Wingham, in December 2002, but failed to keep his court date for facts and sentencing. He later turned himself in. The other thefts occurred in the same time period at Edge Market in Wingham, Sticker's Restaurant in Auburn and the Belgrave Variety. In each case entry was gained by breaking a window. He pled guilty to these charges. and the fail to appear charge, Thursday. Regarding the Snyder's break-in, Evens told police that his co- accuseds had broken the window and loaded things into the bag. However, many of the stolen items were found at the Evens's apartment. Guthrie said the value of what was taken from the latter three businesses was difficult to determine as it was mostly small items such as candy. However, the owner of Snyder's was out $500 deductible and the insurance company had paid $1,822.84. Evens's defence counsel said his client had given him $800 to be used towards restitution. He also noted that his client has taken steps to reform himself and has distanced himself from his co-accuseds. Hunter sentenced Evens to 90 days concurrent on each charge. He owes a remaining balance of $611 on his third of the restitution for the insurance premium. He has six months to pay. Evens is also on probation for two years. Over 80 A Brussels man pled guilty to driving with over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. Guthrie said on Sept. 13 police stopped Lee Dilworth to check documents and speak to him about the volume • of his car stereo. Smelling an odour of alcohol the officer gave him a roadside test which Dilworth failed. Breathalizer readings were 120 mg of alcohol in 100 ml cif blood. Defence counsel Glen Carey drew attention to his client's "relativly low reading" and the fact that there had been no "bad driving". "He thought he was okay. unlike the friend he was transporting." He was fined $750 and is off the road for one year. Hunter gave' him 30 days to pay the fine. Mischief Timothy Michael Cook of Wingham pled guilty to committing mischief under $5,000 and breaching a probation order. Guthrie said that police were called to a residence on Feb. 1 regarding someone trying to gain entry into an apartment. and as a result damaging the door. Cook, he stated, had found out about a "sexual assault" allegedly committed by the complainant and went to his apartment to "tune him in." Hunter fined Cook $300 on each count and placed him on 12 months probation. He has four months to pay the fine and is on probation for 12 months. Possession of stolen property John Topor of the Belfast area pled guilty to possessing stolen property and a breach of probation. Guthrie said that on Jan. 20 police in Wingham noticed footprints travelling in and out of several driveways. They came upon the accused and another individual and during a search recovered .a number of items which it was later learned Break-in at HE residence On June 9 at 5:15 p.m.. OPP were called to a break-in on Livingston Line in Huron East located between Walton and Monkton. The officer found that sometime that day between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. a person forced open a door to the residence. Once inside, the home was ransacked and $2,000 worth of property was stolen: Taken was a 27" Toshiba TV, a tackle box full of lures, a Sony camcorder, cigarettes and a case of pop. Huron OPP are looking for assistance in solving this crime. If you can help call the OPP or contact Crime Stoppers. were from the cars parked in the driveways. Topor. was fined $500 for possession and $300 for breaching a probation order. He has four months to pay the fine. He is on probation for 18 months. Fraud Hunter suspended passing of sentence for an RR1, Bayfield woman who pled guilty to charges of using a forged document. Guthrie said police were called by the bank regarding two cheques which they believed had forged endorsements. Debbie Malone was arrested Sept. 2. Duty counsel John Myers said that at the time of the incident Malone and her family were in a financial crisis, that she regretted what she had done hut had done it out of desperation. Hunter placed her on 12 months probation with a stern warning. "If this happens again you're going to jail." Assault A man who pled guilty to charges of assault has been given an opportunity to get his life turned around. Joel Hill, currently of Goderich was charged Aug. 31. Guthrie said Hill was very intoxicated at the time and pointed out a history that "reflects a problem with alcohol". Myers said that Hill is remorseful, has completed a treatment program and is heading in a positive directions. He has not- had a drink since April 12. ' Hunter suspended passing of sentence and placed him on two years probation. "You will not purchase, possess or consume alcohol for two years. You breach on that you're not going to get sympathy from me." Hill is also prohibited from owning firearms for five years. Mischief A concerned father ended up in court to answer to a charge of mischief. Glen Rodda of Marnoch Line admitted to damaging the aerial on a car at his property. He believed that an acquaintance of his son, a person of whom he did not approve, was the driver of the car. He was given a conditional discharged and one week to make restitution in the amount of $100. He was placed on probation for three months.