A man pleaded guilty to mischief on property at Athabasca Provincial Court July 16 and given a conditional discharge after admitting to trying to change the locks at a home.
Keegan Teeny pleaded in person to the charge July 16 at Athabasca Provincial Court and was given a conditional discharge which will involve 12 months of probation. Teeny must keep the peace, be of good behaviour, have no contact with the complainant and stay away from the residence he attempted to change locks at. He was also sentenced to $100 as a victim fine surcharge.
Crown prosecutor Fred Whiting said in a statement of facts Teeny was found by Athabasca RCMP at an Island Lake Residence attempting to change the lock at in a garage at a residence Sept. 3, violating a mutual restraining order with the complainant.
"He had removed the locks of the lady of the house and replaced them with his own," Teeny said during court, adding he also damaged a vehicle at the residence. "Provided the police with a document stating he could apply for possession of the property. Unfortunately, it did not say he could lawfully possess the property."
Judge Peter Ayotte went along with a joint submission in making the sentence. If Teeny fulfills the conditions of the discharge, he will have no criminal record.
Suspended sentence for forced entry
A man was given a suspended sentenced and one-year probation after pleading guilty at Athabasca Provincial Court July 16. to a charge of forcible entry
Jesse Rodstrom attended court in person to make the plea. He will be required to keep the peace an be of good behaviour as well as attend appropriate counselling as directed by a probation officer. He was also sentenced to a $100 fine as a victim fine surcharge.
Whiting said in a statement of facts Rodstrom attempted to gain forcible entry into the home of him and his common-law partner after drinking October 2017.
"He appeared to be in deep depression," Whiting said, adding Rodstrom then left the residence. His partner pursued him but could not locate him, Whiting added.
"Eventually, they both got back to the residence at approximately the same time and he was irate because she thought she hadn't come after him," Whiting said. "The concern here is he has no prior record. He certainly sounds like he needs treatment and counselling."
Rodstrom's partner was in attendance and confirmed they did not want any no-contact restrictions.
"They are both working hard to keep gainful employment and make a life together," Whiting said.
