Trial in attempted murder case
A Saint John man appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Nov. 2 for a pre-trial conference in advance of his trial next month on charges of attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Gawayne Green, 34, was charged with stabbing another man several times with a knife and committing aggravated assault on July 10 in Centreville. He pleaded not guilty, and his trial dates were set for Dec. 11, Dec. 14 and Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
The court denied Green bail and ordered no contact with several complainants named in the case. A voir dire hearing is booked for Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. to determine whether specific evidence will be admissible at trial.
60 days or time served
Mitchell David McKenzie, 40, of Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation), was sentenced on Nov. 3 to 60 days in jail or time served after changing his plea to guilty on one charge laid by the RCMP. He was placed on 12 months of probation and released from custody. Judge Karen Lee also ordered him to seek counselling as required.
McKenzie was denied bail on July 31 and found fit to stand trial after a fitness hearing following a five-day mental health assessment at the Restigouche hospital.
He pleaded guilty to resisting arrest on July 15 at Wotstak. The Crown withdrew four other charges. McKenzie had a prior criminal record.
Rosedale man in custody
Jerod Nowlan, 43, of Rosedale, will appear in provincial court in Miramichi in custody on Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. to answer multiple charges related to guns and drugs. He was scheduled to enter a plea on Nov. 2 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.
Police arrested Nowlan on July 28 as part of an investigation. He was charged with five counts of drug trafficking in fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and hydromorphone; possession of a loaded handgun, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, and dangerously carrying a firearm. The judge remanded him to jail after a bail hearing.
In Woodstock, Nowlan was charged with driving while suspended on May 15. He has a prior criminal record.
Lindsay man charged
David Metherall, 33, of Lindsay, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 to answer charges related to an alleged altercation that damaged a residence in Jackson Falls.
Metherall was charged by the RCMP with two counts of assault on two male victims, uttering threats, dangerous driving and mischief causing over $5,000 damage to a residence on July 3. The matter was adjourned for plea until Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to allow his defence counsel more time to review disclosure.
In custody awaiting plea
Kyle Patrick Gorey, 28, of no fixed address, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Nov. 3 to answer assault charges laid by the RCMP.
Gorey was charged with uttering threats, assault and assault by choking. He waived his bail until later and returns to court in custody for plea on Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. His defence counsel told the court a fitness hearing may be requested later.
Charge diverted
Joshua Corey, 34, of Oakland, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 to answer an assault charge laid by the RCMP.
Corey was charged with assaulting another man in connection with an incident on June 6 in Woodstock. The Crown diverted the charge to the alternative measures program with the consent. Corey has until Feb. 2, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. to complete the program requirements to have the charge withdrawn.
Arrested and released
Jeffrey Trail of Benton appeared in provincial court in custody on Nov. 3 after being arrested on an outstanding warrant. He was released on conditions and returns to court for a plea on Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Trail was charged with failing to attend court and driving while disqualified for an incident on Jan. 6, 2015. As part of his release, the court ordered him to reside in Benton until his next court appearance.
Coldstream man facing sex charges
Donald Grant Ealey, 66, of Coldstream, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 for a hearing about the results of his mental health assessment. At his lawyer’s request, another hearing was set for Dec. 10 at 9:30 a.m. for the court to review a psychiatric report with the doctor.
At an earlier court appearance, Ealey’s defence counsel requested a 30-day mental health assessment to determine criminal responsibility. The court heard that the assessment found no evidence of a mental condition that would remove criminal responsibility.
Ealey pleaded not guilty to seven sex charges laid by the RCMP. His trial dates were set for Sept. 16-17, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. and Sept. 20, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. A pre-trial conference was booked for March 16, 2027, at 1:30 p.m.
Ealey was charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of touching for a sexual purpose, invitation to sexual touching, making explicit sexual material available to a minor, and indecent exposure, in connection with incidents between May 1, 2025, and Feb. 2, 2026, at Howard Brook. Another monitoring hearing was booked for Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Agreed to peace bond
Jefferson Ray Graham, 54, of Oakland, appeared for trial in provincial court on Oct. 29 after pleading not guilty to an assault charge. He agreed to sign a 12-month peace bond, and the trial was cancelled.
The RCMP charged Graham with assault with a weapon following an incident on April 1, 2025, in Ashland. The peace bond will result in the withdrawal of the charge.
Warrant on file
A warrant was held on file for Shawn Robert Cole, 54, of Woodstock, after he failed to appear in provincial court on Nov. 3 to answer two assault charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Cole is also scheduled to appear in provincial court on Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. to answer a separate charge laid by Woodstock Police. He was charged with uttering threats against a police officer following an incident on July 2 in Woodstock.
Not-guilty plea
Laurie Ann Fleming, 39, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 and pleaded not guilty to an assault charge laid by Woodstock Police. Her trial was set for Aug. 6, 2027, at 1:30 p.m.
Fleming appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on Sept. 15 after being arrested on a warrant for failing to attend court. She was charged with assaulting another woman on April 11 in Woodstock. Judge Rose Campbell released her on an undertaking with conditions.
Sentencing on two charges
Gary Frederick Kilcollins, 49, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 and pleaded guilty to two charges laid by the RCMP. His sentencing was set for Jan. 4, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
Kilcollins pleaded guilty to theft and breach of probation in connection with an incident on Dec. 17, 2023, at Madawaska First Nation.
Kilcollins was also charged with breaching probation on July 2, 2025, by failing to pay $919 in restitution related to a previous offence. His trial date was set for Jan. 4, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. On Tuesday, the court heard that the restitution was being paid down in installments. Another monitoring hearing was booked for Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m.
In custody awaiting plea
Kelsey Janetta Brooker, 31, of Florenceville-Bristol, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Nov. 3 for plea on two charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Brooker was charged with theft and failing to attend court. The court heard that she also has other charges in Fredericton. She requested those charges be transferred to Woodstock for a guilty plea. All matters were adjourned until Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Brooker also has a sentencing date on Jan. 12 on another theft charge.
Released from custody
Tracy Jean Taylor, 43, of Newbridge, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on Nov. 3 after being arrested on a warrant for failing to attend court. She was released on condition of release.
Taylor was charged by the RCMP with assault involving a female victim on July 22, 2025, at Newbridge, failing to appear in court on Jan. 13, and breach of probation by failing to report between March 31 and April 22, 2025. She was ordered to return to court for plea on Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Charges transferred
Brandon Travis Hamilton, 36, of Woodstock, will appear in provincial court in custody by video on Nov. 23 at 9:30 a.m. for a monitoring hearing to confirm the transfer of multiple charges laid by RCMP and Woodstock Police.
On Nov. 2, Hamilton requested that the charges be transferred to Fredericton for a guilty plea, where he also faces other allegations.
Hamilton was charged with breaching his release order and fleeing from police after an incident on Sept. 29 in Greenfield. The court remanded him to jail following a bail hearing.
Hamilton was also charged with possession of two stolen snowmobiles, dangerous driving, fleeing police, driving while suspended, possession of a firearm while prohibited from having it, careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a licence, and being an occupant of a vehicle knowing it carried a firearm, in connection with an incident on Feb. 24 in Florenceville-Bristol.
He was also charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and two counts of driving while suspended on June 9, 2025, in Woodstock.
Returning for plea
Dillion Christopher Langille, 29, of Tatamagouche, will appear in provincial court on Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. to enter a plea to multiple charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Langille was charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, mischief, assaulting a police officer, and resisting arrest, concerning an incident on July 5 in Woodstock. On Nov. 3, the court heard a resolution was being sought with the Crown.
Fredericton man to stand trial
Jeremy William Graves, 31, of Fredericton, will appear for trial in provincial court on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. after pleading not guilty to two charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Graves was charged with uttering threats and assaulting another man following an incident on April 10 in Woodstock.
Sentencing on two charges
Lucas Green, 22, of Richmond Settlement, will appear for sentencing in provincial court on Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. after pleading guilty to two charges laid by the RCMP.
Green pleaded guilty to prowling near a dwelling house on June 26 at Mapledale and breaching his release order (curfew) on Oct. 15, 2025, at Mapledale.
The Crown withdrew three other charges of uttering threats on Aug. 13, 2025, at Richmond Corner; assaulting another man with a weapon (a metal pipe); and breach of a no-contact order on Sept. 21, 2025, in Mapledale.
Moved to alternative measures
Jade Marvin Craft, 53, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared for trial in provincial court on Nov. 2 after pleading not guilty to an assault charge laid by the RCMP.
Craft was charged with assault with a weapon stemming from an incident on April 29, 2025, at Neqotkuk. The charge was moved to the alternative measures program, and the trial did not proceed. Craft has until Feb. 2, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. to complete the program requirements to have the charge withdrawn.
Facing sex charge
Mitchell Michael Diamond, 21, of Woodstock, will appear in provincial court on Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m. for a plea on a sex charge laid by Woodstock Police.
Diamond was charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident on Aug. 9, 2025, in Woodstock. He appeared in court on Nov. 3 when the matter was adjourned to allow him more time to consult legal counsel.
Peace bond for Neqotkuk man
Gabriel John Tomah, 22, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared for trial in provincial court on Nov. 3 after pleading not guilty to multiple charges laid by the RCMP. He agreed to sign a 12-month peace bond, and the trial was cancelled.
Tomah was charged with sexual assault, assault causing bodily harm, pointing a firearm at another person, and possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence concerning a domestic dispute on May 2, 2025, at Neqotkuk. The court ordered him to have no contact with the complainant. The peace bond will result in the charges being withdrawn.
Trial scheduled
Kayla Dawn Tibbits, 33, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 and pleaded not guilty to charges laid by Woodstock Police. Her trial was set for Feb. 19, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
Woodstock Police charged Tibbits with failing to appear for her trial. Officers issued three warrants for her arrest, and she was later released.
Tibbits also pleaded not guilty to breach of probation, theft, debit card fraud, and possession of stolen property in connection with three incidents in Woodstock between Nov. 20, 2024, and Dec. 6, 2024. Her trial date was set for Feb. 19, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
Plea adjourned
Adam Grant Saunders, 29, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 3 to answer two breach charges laid by Woodstock Police. The matter was adjourned for plea until Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Saunders was charged with two counts of breaching a no-contact order in Woodstock on Aug. 9-10. Police arrested him, held him for a bail hearing, and then released him on conditions.
He also appeared in provincial court on June 9 and elected to be tried by a judge alone at the Court of King’s Bench on other charges.
Saunders pleaded not guilty to break and enter and unlawful confinement, and a preliminary hearing was set for Dec. 4 at 9:30 a.m.
He will also appear for trial in provincial court on Jan. 7, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to assault. Police charged Saunders in connection with an incident in Woodstock on June 6, 2025.
New trial dates
Chad Clark, 47, of Mount Pleasant, appeared in provincial court on Nov. 2 to set new trial dates on a robbery charge.
Clark pleaded not guilty to robbery with violence in connection with the theft of a vehicle on Feb. 5 at Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation). His new trial dates were set for Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027, at 9:30 a.m.
He will also appear for trial on Nov. 30 at 9:30 a.m. on several other charges laid by the RCMP. He pleaded not guilty to unlawful confinement, assault involving a female victim, uttering threats and mischief causing property damage to a phone for an incident on Oct. 17 at Moose Mountain. He was ordered to have no firearms and cannot have contact with the complainant.
Clark appeared in provincial court by video on Oct. 20 for a bail hearing while in custody. He posted a $2,000 bail bond and was released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle.
