Crown recommends jail time for Arthurette man
“I didn’t do it. Even God upstairs knows I didn’t do it.”
That’s what Johnny Lee Bloodsworth, 39, told the court when he appeared in provincial court in custody via video on April 15 for his sentencing hearing on multiple sex charges and one count of uttering threats laid by the RCMP. The charges involved two complainants.
After hearing submissions from Crown prosecutor Dan Standing and defence counsel Wanda Severns, Judge Karen Lee reserved her decision on sentencing until June. She said a date for her decision will be set on April 20 at 9:30 a.m.
On Wednesday, the Crown recommended Bloodsworth be sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
In February, Judge Lee found Bloodsworth guilty after trial on four counts of sexual assault and four counts of touching a female minor for a sexual purpose in connection with incidents between July 10, 2023 and Sept. 4, 2023.
Bloodsworth will only be sentenced on the four counts of touching a female minor for a sexual purpose. His conviction on the four counts of sexual assault was stayed under a legal rule preventing multiple convictions for the same criminal act. Judge Lee noted four other charges were withdrawn by the Crown before the trial. She remanded Bloodsworth to jail to await sentencing.
The judge found him not guilty of sexual assault and touching a female minor for a sexual purpose, but guilty of uttering threats between April 1, 2023 and Sept. 1, 2023. Four other charges were withdrawn by the Crown.
Standing recommended Bloodsworth be sentenced to a total of 10 years in federal prison, calling Bloodsworth’s crimes “gross, grievous, and highly invasive.” The Crown lawyer noted the accused showed no remorse, and there were no mitigating factors before the court to lessen his culpability.
Standing also requested that Bloodsworth be ordered to register with the federal DNA database and the national sex offender registry for 20 years. He must have no contact with the complainants and could face a 10-year prohibition on firearms.
Bloodsworth’s lengthy trial concluded in December. He appeared in provincial court in custody by video on June 25, 2024, for a bail hearing and was released to await trial.
He pleaded not guilty to a separate charge of breaching his release order. His trial was set for July 2 at 9:30 a.m. Bloodsworth was charged by the RCMP in connection with an incident between Jan. 31 and May 30, 2025, in Arthurette.
Bloodsworth had spent 85 days in custody when he appeared for sentencing on April 15. He had a dated and limited prior criminal record.
Defence Counsel Wanda Severns explained her client continues to maintain his innocence, which she said is his right under the law. She suggested a two- to three-year prison sentence was in order and argued that the offences occurred within a relatively short time frame.
420 days or time served
Justin Jones, 25, of Beechwood, was sentenced to 420 days in jail or time served when he appeared in provincial court in custody on April 16. He had been in jail since last July.
Jones pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman with a wooden stick on Feb. 5, 2025, in Piercemont, and guilty to possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace (a shotgun), uttering threats and breaching a no-contact order on July 9, 2025, in Beechwood. Three other charges were withdrawn by the Crown.
Judge Henrik Tonning also placed him on probation for two years and ordered him to have no contact with the complainant. The shotgun was forfeited to the Crown.
Jones was arrested on a warrant and denied bail on July 24, 2025. The charges were laid following a six-hour standoff with the RCMP.
At his sentencing, the court heard details of two separate domestic disputes, one that involved beating the victim with a stick, which landed her in hospital with minor injuries.
During a second incident last July, Jones showed up at a residence with a loaded gun, uttered threats and began digging a grave outside the house. He told the court on Wednesday that he was sorry for his actions and that the last several months in jail had given him time to reflect on what happened. Jones had a prior criminal record.
“It’s so dangerous, and things can happen so quickly,” Judge Tonning told the accused. “It’s an incredibly dangerous situation that you put everybody in. I hope you understand this type of violence is not tolerated in society and the relationship is over.”
Remanded for bail hearing
Ryan James Smith, 37, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on April 17 and was remanded to jail. He returns to court in custody for a bail hearing on April 20 at 10 a.m.
Smith was charged by Woodstock Police with possession of a stolen credit card and breach of probation concerning an incident on April 14 in Woodstock.
He will also appear in provincial court on May 5 at 9:30 a.m. for plea on seven other charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Smith was charged with two counts of uttering threats, three counts of breach of probation, theft, and mischief, stemming from incidents on Oct. 20, 2025, and on Jan. 7 and Jan. 9 in Woodstock.
Knoxford man to be sentenced
Jason Tribe, 41, of Knoxford, appeared for trial in provincial court in custody on April 15 and changed his plea to guilty on three charges laid by the RCMP. His sentencing was booked for May 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Tribe was charged with criminal harassment, uttering threats, and breach of a no-contact order on Jan. 13 at Knoxford. He was denied bail when he appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Jan. 29.
Conditional sentence and probation
Lisa Marie Barrett, 49, of Woodstock, received a six-month conditional sentence of house arrest and 18 months of probation when she appeared in provincial court for sentencing on April 17.
Barrett pleaded guilty to uttering threats and obstructing the course of justice for an incident on Aug. 24, 2024, at Wicklow. The court heard she lashed out in a “moment of extreme anger” and sent threatening text messages to the victim about not calling the police. She had no prior criminal record.
Barrett will also appear for trial in provincial court on Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. after pleading not guilty to an assault charge laid by Woodstock Police. She was charged with assault involving a male victim in connection with an incident on Aug. 4, 2024, at Woodstock.
Denied bail on new charges
Gunner Gray, 24, of Upper Kintore, was denied bail when he appeared in provincial court in custody via video on April 16. He returns to court in custody for plea on April 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Gray was charged with breaching his release order, mischief, causing damage to an ankle bracelet, and resisting arrest, stemming from incidents on April 13 at Richmond Settlement and Bath.
On March 23, Gray also appeared in provincial court in custody via video for a bail hearing after being arrested on five charges laid by the RCMP. He was released with conditions and then arrested on April 14.
Gray is also awaiting plea on two other counts of breaching his release order (no driving), flight from police, dangerous driving and impaired driving in connection with an incident on March 17 in Glassville.
He was also charged with breaching a no-contact order between Feb. 11 and Feb. 27 in Jacksonville and Bath, flight from police, and driving while suspended on Feb. 11 in Jacksonville.
Gray is also scheduled for trial in provincial court on March 18, 2027, at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to other charges laid by the RCMP. That trial date will have to be moved up due to his return to custody.
He was charged with uttering threats, resisting arrest, fleeing police and four violations of the Motor Vehicle Act for incidents on Feb. 25, April 8 and July 22, 2025. The court heard that the Crown will seek jail time on the charges.
In custody in Alberta
Christopher Ryan Crawford, 36, formerly of Jacksonville, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on April 15 from jail in Alberta. He told the court he was scheduled to be released from custody and would return to Woodstock to answer charges in provincial court on June 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Crawford was charged with two counts of breach of probation, evading police, sexual assault, and failing to attend court in connection with incidents between March 1 and March 22, 2010, in Jacksonville.
A warrant was issued for Crawford’s arrest after he failed to appear in provincial court for plea on Sept. 11, 2025. The warrant was vacated during his court appearance via video on April 15.
213 days or time served
Kyrin Moulton, 21, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), was sentenced to 213 days in jail or time served when he appeared in provincial court in custody on April 15. He was also placed on probation for two years.
Moulton pleaded guilty to uttering threats against another man and breach of probation on Sept. 8, 2025, in Perth-Andover; guilty to breach of probation on Sept. 17, 2025, at Perth-Andover; and guilty to unlawful entry at a dwelling house on Sept. 25, 2025, in Perth-Andover; and guilty to breaching his release order on Jan. 13 and Feb. 14. Another charge of possession of a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles) was withdrawn by the Crown.
Moulton was ordered to have no contact with the complainants. He had a prior criminal record.
Fined for impaired driving
Randall Flewelling, 60, of Richmond Corner, appeared for trial in provincial court on April 17 and changed his plea to guilty on an impaired driving charge. He was fined $1,950 and prohibited from driving for one year.
Flewelling was charged by the RCMP in connection with an incident on Oct. 19, 2024, on an ATV trail in Benton. He and his passenger were stopped for not wearing their helmets when police discovered he was drinking. He had no prior criminal record.
Back in custody
Curtis Brent Hatheway, 46, of Woodstock, was denied bail when he appeared in provincial court in custody via video on April 17.
Hatheway was arrested by Woodstock Police on charges of breaching a no-contact order involving a female victim and breach of probation on April 15 in Woodstock. He returns to court for plea on April 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Hatheway had a bail hearing on April 7 and was released with conditions, including an ankle bracelet and an order to report to the police weekly. He was arrested eight days later.
He was charged with breaching a release order (no contact) involving a female victim for an incident on April 1 in Woodstock and was scheduled for plea on April 21 at 9:30 a.m.
He also appeared in provincial court in custody via video on March 19 for a bail hearing after being arrested on a warrant. He was released on conditions at that time and scheduled to enter a plea on April 7, when he was re-arrested.
Hatheway was also charged with breaching a court order, assault, and uttering threats and was arrested on March 17 and on Oct. 3, 2025, in Woodstock, for possession of a stolen bicycle. He was booked for plea on those charges on April 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Charged with assault
Robert McCormick, 65, of Hartland, will appear in provincial court on May 19 at 9:30 a.m. for plea on an assault charge.
McCormick was charged by the RCMP in connection with an incident on Jan. 15 at Hartland. He made his first court appearance on April 14 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.
Guilty on two charges
Adam Slipp, 36, of Limestone, will appear in provincial court for sentencing on July 15 at 1:30 p.m. after pleading guilty to two charges laid by the RCMP.
Slipp pleaded guilty to assaulting another man while threatening to use a weapon (a bat) and mischief, causing property damage to a vehicle, following an incident on Jan. 22 in Debec. He made his first court appearance on April 14 and pleaded guilty. He had a dated prior criminal record.
Awaiting plea
Morgan Clark, 24, of Woodstock, will appear in provincial court on May 12 at 9:30 a.m. for plea on two charges laid by Woodstock Police.
Clark was charged with forcible entry and mischief, causing property damage. She made her first court appearance on April 14 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.
Sentencing delayed for drug trafficking
Charles Giberson, 46, of Rothesay, appeared in provincial court for sentencing on April 16 after changing his plea to guilty on a drug trafficking charge laid by Woodstock Police. His sentencing was adjourned until June 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Giberson was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, stemming from an incident on July 24, 2024, in Woodstock.
Sentencing for Neqotkuk man
Jerico Perley, 21, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), will appear for sentencing in provincial court on Aug. 25 at 1:30 p.m. after changing his plea to guilty on charges laid by the RCMP.
Perley was charged with assault with a weapon involving a female victim, two counts of uttering threats, possession of a prohibited weapon (a guard dog baton/taser) without a licence, possession of a firearm (shotgun) without a licence, assault, assault by choking, and improper storage of a firearm following an incident on Sept. 15, 2024, at Neqotkuk. He appeared in court in custody and was released with conditions.
Perley pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon, one count of uttering threats, assault, possession of a firearm without a licence, and improper storage of a shotgun. The Crown withdrew the remaining charges.
On April 15, his sentencing was adjourned to August to allow for the completion of a mental health assessment requested by his defence counsel.
Sentence pending
Clay Hargrove, 30, of Beechwood, appeared in provincial court in custody via video on April 15 and pleaded guilty to two charges laid by the RCMP. His sentencing was set for July 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Hargrove appeared in court on Jan. 19 after being arrested on a warrant and waived his bail until later. He was charged with failing to attend court and with a probation violation on Jan. 8.
He also pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm to another man and possession of a stolen ATV for an incident on Aug. 27, 2024, at Upper Kent. He also faces charges of resisting arrest and identity fraud. His sentencing on these charges will also take place on July 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Charges withdrawn
The Crown withdrew charges against Steven Frank Powers, 60, of Plaster Rock, when he appeared for trial in provincial court on April 16.
Powers was charged with nudity and committing an indecent act in connection with an incident between June 17 and 25, 2025, in Plaster Rock. He pleaded not guilty.
Trial for assault
Tristan Alexander Calhoun, 38, of Woodstock, will appear for trial in provincial court on July 31 at 1:30 p.m. after pleading not guilty to assault.
Calhoun was charged by Woodstock Police with assaulting a woman, stemming from an incident between March 31 and Oct. 30, 2024, in Woodstock. His trial was booked for April 17 but was adjourned.
He will also enter a plea to another charge of breaching a no-contact order on May 12 at 9:30 a.m.
Beaconsfield man awaiting judgment
Tyler Williams, 25, of Beaconsfield, will appear in provincial court on June 23 at 1:30 p.m. for a decision following his trial on a mischief charge.
Williams was charged by the RCMP with mischief, causing property damage to a car window, stemming from an incident on Nov. 20, 2024, at Beaconsfield. He pleaded not guilty. He appeared in court on April 16 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.
Plea adjourned to May
Jaden Joseph Stanley Dickison, 21, of Nackawic, appeared in provincial court on April 16 to answer charges laid by Woodstock Police and RCMP. The matter was adjourned for plea until May 5 at 9:30 a.m. to allow him more time to secure legal counsel.
Dickison was charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, and breach of probation for an incident on March 19 in Woodstock.
He appeared in provincial court in custody via video on March 23 for a bail hearing and was released on conditions, including house arrest and the wearing of an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle. He was also prohibited from driving. Dickison has a prior criminal record.
He was also charged with flight from police and driving while prohibited for another incident on Dec. 16, 2025, in Woodstock. His plea date was set for May 5 at 9:30 a.m.
In custody in federal prison
Jonathon Daniel Stockford, 36, of Hartland, will appear in provincial court in custody via video from federal prison on July 14 at 9:30 a.m. for a monitoring hearing. The court heard he was recently sentenced to four years in prison on charges in Fredericton.
He appeared for trial in provincial court in custody in Woodstock on March 23 after pleading not guilty to charges laid by the RCMP. The trial was adjourned.
On April 15, Defence Counsel Alex Pate told the court his client plans to transfer his outstanding charges to Fredericton. The monitoring hearing in July will confirm if the files have been transferred.
Stockford was charged with breaching his release order following an incident on Feb. 18, 2025, at Bedell,, as well as with dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving while suspended, and breach of probation stemming from another incident on Aug. 21, 2024, in Woodstock.
He is also awaiting plea on a theft charge. Stockford was charged with theft from Brennan’s Home Hardware Store in Woodstock on July 7, 2025.
He also appeared in provincial court in custody via video on Jan. 5 and pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of stolen property. Stockford was charged by the RCMP with possession of a stolen side-by-side for an incident on July 20, 2025, at Waterville.
