Woodstock Provincial Court: Crown requests jail time for violent assault

by | Jul 11, 2024

Crown requests 14-month jail sentence for Neqotkuk man

The crown has requested a 14-month jail sentence for a Neqotkuk man for his violent assault against a woman inside her home.

Trevor Lee Bear, Jr., 26, appeared in provincial court on July 9 for sentencing after pleading guilty to two of four charges laid by RCMP. His sentencing was adjourned until July 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the request of his defence counsel.

Bear was charged with prowling, breaking into a dwelling house, assault causing bodily harm involving a female victim, and taking possession of a minor without having lawful care or consent in connection with an incident on Feb. 1 at Neqotkuk.  He appeared in provincial court in custody for a bail hearing on Feb. 5 and was released with conditions.

He pleaded guilty in April to assault causing bodily harm, and breaking into a dwelling house. The crown withdrew the remaining charges.

On July 9, the court heard the incident involved a domestic dispute with Bear pushing his way into a residence and punching a woman in the face. She was bruised and bloodied as a result of the attack. Photos of her injuries were submitted into evidence by the crown. Bear had no prior criminal record.

The crown also recommended 18 months of probation and an order for Bear to register with the federal DNA database. He would also be prohibited from using firearms for 10 years and must have no contact with the complainant.

Defence Counsel Jonathon Martin requested an additional week to prepare his submissions to the court before sentencing.

Fine and house arrest for stolen ATV

Justin Porter, 42, of Plaster Rock, appeared in provincial court for sentencing on July 9 after changing his plea to guilty on three charges laid by RCMP.  He received three months of house arrest with a curfew so he can attend work.

Porter was charged with five offences under the Off-Road Vehicle Act, including driving while suspended, obstructing police, and possessing a stolen ATV for an incident on Dec. 3, 2022, in Plaster Rock.

The crown withdrew the charges under the Off-Road Vehicle Act, and Porter pleaded guilty in April to the remaining charges. He had a limited prior criminal record. Another charge of failing to appear in court was also withdrawn.

He was fined $750 for driving while suspended and ordered to pay $500 in restitution to the owner of the stolen ATV.

Porter was also charged with fraud in connection with an incident on Sept. 1, 2022, in Plaster Rock. He pleaded not guilty, and a trial date was set for Feb. 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

Remanded after bail hearing

Joseph Martin, 37, of Perth-Andover, appeared in provincial court in custody for a bail hearing on July 8. He was remanded to jail and returns to court in custody by video for plea on July 23 at 10 a.m.

RCMP charged Martin with assault for an incident on July 4 at Perth Andover. He was arrested and taken into custody on July 5.

He also appeared in provincial court in custody on June 12 and was released on an undertaking.

The RCMP charged Martin with possession of a stolen ATV and breach of probation. He failed to appear in court to answer the charges on June 4, and a warrant was issued. Martin turned himself in at the courthouse on June 12 and was arrested by sheriffs.

Agreed to peace bond

Edward Hayes Jr., 27, of Benton, appeared for trial in provincial court on July 10 on charges of sexual assault and unlawful confinement.  He agreed to sign a 12-month peace bond, and the trial was cancelled. The peace bond will result in the charges being withdrawn.

Hayes was charged by RCMP with sexual assault and unlawful confinement involving a female victim between May 18 and June 13, 2022, in Summerfield.

Judge Lucie Mathurin halted the trial shortly after it began because the complainant could not give clear and coherent testimony.  After several recesses, the crown conceded the matter should be resolved through a peace bond. Defence Counsel Alex Carleton agreed and had consent from his client.

Back in custody for bail hearing

Lucas Green, 19, of Woodstock, will appear in provincial court in custody on July 12 at 1:30 p.m. for a bail hearing.

He appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 2 for a bail hearing and was released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle. He was scheduled to return for plea on July 23 at 9:30 a.m. but was taken back into custody.

Green was living in Newbridge. He was charged with uttering threats and committing mischief, causing property damage to a door in an incident on June 15 at Mapledale.

Green also appeared in provincial court for sentencing on April 23 after pleading guilty to an assault charge laid by RCMP. His sentencing was set for Aug. 13 at 1:30 p.m. to allow for the completion of a pre-sentence report.

Green was charged with aggravated assault against another man and committing mischief causing property damage to a vehicle in connection with an incident on Oct. 19, 2023, at Richmond Corner. 

He pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of assault causing bodily harm. The crown intends to withdraw the mischief charge at sentencing.

Sentencing set for Woodstock man

Logan Chase Campbell, 29, of Woodstock, appeared for trial in provincial court on July 8 and changed his plea to guilty on one charge laid by Woodstock Police. He returns to court for sentencing on Aug. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Campbell pleaded guilty to breach of an undertaking by violating a no-contact order on Nov. 6, 2023, in Woodstock. He agreed to sign a 12-month peace bond in relation to another charge of assault by choking involving a female victim on Nov. 5, 2023, in Woodstock. The peace bond will result in the assault charge being withdrawn.

Facing two charges

Kashius Kenneth Francis of Woodstock will appear in provincial court on Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m. to answer two charges laid by RCMP.

Francis was charged with dangerous driving and fleeing police following an incident on Jan. 28 at Richmond Corner. He made his first court appearance on July, 9 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.

Released on undertaking

Adam Luc Joseph Thibodeau of Glassville will appear in provincial court on Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. for plea on two charges laid by Woodstock Police. He was released on an undertaking until his next court appearance.

Thibodeau was charged with possessing a stolen vehicle and a stolen licence plate in connection with an incident on April 9 in Woodstock.  He made his first court appearance on July 9 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.

Sentencing delayed for Neqotkuk woman

Tammy Schloemer, 57, of Neqotkuk, appeared for sentencing in provincial court on July 8 after changing her plea to guilty on charges laid by RCMP and Woodstock Police. Her sentencing was adjourned until Oct. 23 at 1:30 p.m. to allow for the preparation of a pre-sentence report.

Schloemer was charged by RCMP with assault while threatening to use a weapon (a wooden stick) against another woman and committing mischief causing property damage to a window in relation to an incident on Oct. 3, 2021, at Neqotkuk. Woodstock Police also charged her with shoplifting at the Superstore on April 20, 2023.

She pleaded guilty to the store theft and the mischief charge. The crown withdrew the assault charge.

Charges withdrawn

Hailey Vandijk, 24, of Beardsley Road, in Woodstock, appeared for trial in provincial court on July 8 on charges laid by the RCMP. The crown withdrew the charge, and the trial was cancelled.

Vandijk was charged with break, enter and theft at a garage, and committing mischief causing property damage to two vehicles in connection with an incident on May 6, 2023, at Holmesville. She pleaded not guilty.

Awaiting trial on firearm charges

John Howard Carmichael, 65, of Centreville, will appear for trial in provincial court on July 12 at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to charges laid by RCMP.

Carmichael was charged with possession of a firearm without a licence, transporting a firearm in a careless manner, and impaired driving concerning an incident on July 7, 2023, at Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation).

Returning for plea

Hunter Lee-Hamilton, 22, of Lower Brighton, will appear in provincial court on Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. to answer two charges laid by Woodstock Police.

Lee-Hamilton was charged with committing mischief, causing property damage to a vehicle, and breach of probation concerning an incident on March 3 in Woodstock. He made his first court appearance on July 9 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.

Bail hearing scheduled

Gary Frederick Kilcollins, 48, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 9 and requested a bail hearing. The hearing was set for July 12 at 1:30 p.m. He is also awaiting plea on several outstanding matters.

Kilcollins was charged by Woodstock Police with break and enter at a dwelling house, theft of a TV, and breach of probation for an incident between April 8 and April 16 in Woodstock.

He was also charged with theft from the Woodstock Superstore on March 24 and theft from the Thrift Boutique on April 13. A mischief charge was also laid for an incident on Jan. 2 when a window was broken at another property in town.

He was also charged with breaking into two trailers at Home Hardware in Woodstock.

Trial rescheduled after new charges

Leah Driscoll, 43, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), is awaiting trial in provincial court on two separate matters.

RCMP charged Driscoll with breaching a release order on May 27 and resisting arrest on April 29. She appeared in custody by video on May 29 for a bail hearing and was released with conditions.

On July 9, her defence counsel entered a not guilty on her behalf, and a trial date was set for June 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

At an earlier court appearance, she pleaded not guilty to three other separate charges laid by the RCMP. Initially set for October, her trial was adjourned to June 5, 2024.

Driscoll was charged with obstructing a police officer and two counts of willfully neglecting an animal (two dogs) concerning an incident on July 23, 2023, at Neqotkuk.

Plea delayed on 10 charges

Emily McSheffrey, 26, of Waterville, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 9 for plea on charges laid by Woodstock Police. The matter was adjourned until July 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of her defence counsel.

The court heard her lawyer was working with the crown on a resolution of all matters.

McSheffrey was charged with break and enter at a dwelling house, theft of a TV, and breach of probation for an incident in Woodstock between April 8 and April 16. She was also charged with shoplifting at the Superstore on March 21.

McSheffrey was remanded to jail on May 14 on six other charges laid by RCMP.

She was charged by RCMP with assault with a weapon (a hammer) involving a male victim, mischief causing property damage and breach of probation concerning an incident on April 27 at Wostak (Woodstock First Nation). She was also charged with assaulting another man, breach of a peace bond, and breach of probation for another incident on May 4 at Killoween.

Mental health assessment recommended

Richard Evan Stockford, 30, of Waterville, appeared in provincial court on July 9 for plea on a threat charge. The matter was adjourned pending the completion of a 30-day mental health assessment in the community.  He returns to court for a fitness hearing on Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m.

Stockford was not in custody, so the court did not order him to attend the Restigouche hospital. Associate Chief Judge Brian C. McLean asked a mental health worker in court on July 9 to make sure Stockford received help before his next court appearance.

Woodstock Police charged Stockford with uttering threats against a local lawyer in connection with an incident on April 17, 2023.

Bail hearing adjourned

Trevor Crain, 49, of Killoween, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 8 for a bail hearing. The hearing was adjourned until July 11 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel. He remains in custody.

Crain was charged by RCMP with possession of a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles), resisting arrest, and breach of a release order in connection with an incident on July 1 at Killoween. He also faces a charge of possessing stolen property for a separate incident on May 5. He pleaded not guilty, and a trial date will be set after his bail hearing.

Crain was scheduled to appear for trial on July 11 after pleading not guilty to a series of other charges. Those matters were adjourned until after his bail hearing when a new trial date would be set.

Crain was charged by RCMP with break and enter at a dwelling house and breaching an undertaking on June 15, 2023, at Moose Mountain, and committing an assault involving a female victim on June 11, 2023, at Killoween.

He appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Sept. 14, 2023, for a bail hearing and was released with conditions. He was ordered to follow a curfew and report to the police weekly as part of his release order but was brought back into custody.

Hartland woman to stand trial

Carla Lynn Shaw, 56, of Hartland, will appear for trial in provincial court on June 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to charges laid by RCMP.

Shaw was charged with impaired driving and committing mischief causing property damage to a vehicle in connection with an incident on March 9 near Hartland. Her defence counsel entered her not-guilty plea on July 9.

Neqotkuk man to enter plea

Joshua Sisson, 37, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), will appear in provincial court on July 30 at 9:30 a.m. for plea on charges laid by RCMP.

Sisson was charged with assault with a weapon (a bottle) involving a female victim, assault, and two counts of uttering threats in connection with an incident on April 8 at Neqotkuk.

He appeared in court on July 9 when the matter was adjourned to allow him more time to secure legal counsel. Sisson was ordered to have no contact with the complainant.

Trial dates set for Jacksontown woman

Bonnie Noel, 55, of Jacksontown, appeared in provincial court on July 9 for monitoring about her trial in October on charges laid by RCMP. The court heard she had legal counsel to proceed.

Noel appeared in provincial court on March 12 and pleaded not guilty. Her trial date was set for Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. She was charged with assault on a male victim and resisting arrest, stemming from an incident on Jan. 19 near North Lake.

Noel was also charged with breach of an undertaking (no contact) on Feb. 18 at Canterbury, breach of an undertaking (no contact) and breach of curfew on April 1 at North Lake, and breach of an undertaking (no contact) on Jan. 21 at North Lake.

She pleaded not guilty, and more trial dates were set for March 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. and June 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.

Perth-Andover man returning for plea

James Blair Hovey, 27, of Perth Andover, appeared in provincial court on July 9 to answer two charges laid by RCMP. The matter was adjourned for plea until July 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel.

RCMP charged Hovey with possession of a stolen vehicle and breach of probation stemming from an incident on Jan. 9 at Carlingford. He appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on May 21 after being arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court. He was released with conditions.

Hovey appeared in provincial court on April 30 and pleaded not guilty to other charges laid by the RCMP. His trial date is set for May 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The RCMP charged him with possession of a stolen ATV, flight from police, and breach of probation concerning an incident on March 30 at Tobique Narrows.

Hovey appeared in provincial court in custody by video on April 2 and was released with conditions, including a curfew, but failed to return to court on May 7.

In custody awaiting plea

Nicholas Charles Paul, 46, of Neqotkuk, will appear in provincial court in custody for plea on July 23 at 10:30 a.m. He appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 9 when the matter was adjourned to the new date at the request of his defence counsel.

Paul was denied bail on June 3. He has been in custody since his arrest in early May. He was charged with breaching a release order by failing to follow the conditions of electronic monitoring (ankle bracelet) following an incident on May 1 at Neqotkuk.

Woodstock Police also charged him with possession of a stolen vehicle and breach of probation concerning an incident in Woodstock on June 29, 2023.

Paul was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest after pleading guilty to a series of other charges laid by RCMP. The first six months will be full house arrest followed by six months with a curfew. However, he will not be released to begin his house arrest until the newer charges are resolved.

Paul pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, obstructing police, and breach of an undertaking on Dec. 3, 2021, in Grand Falls and Neqotkuk; guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, breach of probation and possession of a stolen credit card for an incident on Sept. 12, 2023, in Hartland; guilty to theft from a store in Carlingford on Aug. 30, 2023; guilty to two counts of dangerous driving, two counts of suspended driving, and two counts of flight from police for incidents on Aug. 8 and Aug. 11, 2023, in Perth Andover; and guilty to failing to attend court on Nov. 21, 2023.

He was fined $1,200 for driving while suspended and was prohibited from driving for one year.

Paul was also charged with flight from police, and break, enter and theft at a storage shed following an incident on Sept. 4, 2022, at Perth-Andover. He changed his plea to guilty and is still awaiting sentencing for those offences. Paul had a limited prior criminal record.

30 days in jail for stolen vehicle

Dylan Mallette-Jerome, 23, of Gasgapegiag, Quebec, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on July 9 for sentencing on a charge of possessing a stolen vehicle.  He was handed 30 days in jail consecutive to an 18-month sentence. He is currently serving in a Quebec jail on other matters.

Mallette-Jerome was charged by RCMP with possession of a stolen vehicle for an incident on Aug. 16, 2023, at Plaster Rock. He pleaded guilty and told the court it was a drug-fuelled crime.

Not-guilty plea on mischief charge

Stacey Harry Broad, 56, of Centreville, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 9 and pleaded not guilty to a mischief charge laid by RCMP.

Broad was charged with committing mischief causing property damage to a vehicle for an incident on Jan. 23 at Johnson Settlement. His trial date will be set when he returns to court in custody on Sept. 4 for trial on other matters.

Broad appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 23 and was denied bail. On May 9, he pleaded not guilty to multiple assault charges laid by RCMP. His trial date was set for Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m.

Broad was charged with assault, assault by choking, sexual assault and unlawful confinement involving a female victim in connection with an incident in the County of York between April 3 and April 10.

He was released from custody with conditions but was re-arrested on a charge of breaching his release order on April 15. A monitoring date for his September trial was set for July 29 at 9:30 a.m.

Facing threat charge

Jacob Jinson, 25, of Woodstock, will appear in provincial court on July 16 at 9:30 a.m. to answer a threat charge. He appeared in court on July 9 for plea when the matter was adjourned to allow him more time to secure legal counsel.

Jinson appeared in provincial court in custody on April 17 and was released with conditions. RCMP charged him with uttering threats for an incident on April 10 at Somerville.

Arrested and released with conditions

Megan Elizabeth Lewis, 30, of no fixed address, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on July 9 after being arrested on a warrant in Fredericton.

Lewis failed to appear in provincial court for sentencing on June 28, and a warrant was issued. She was released from custody with conditions on July 9 and returns to court again for sentencing on Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m.

Lewis told the court she was homeless and without transportation to Woodstock for sentencing.  Associate Chief Judge Brian C. McLean advised her to go to the courthouse in Fredericton to request her sentencing be transferred to that jurisdiction.

Lewis appeared in provincial court on June 12 and changed her plea to guilty on five charges laid by Woodstock Police. She was released on an undertaking until her sentencing.

Lewis was charged with unlawful entry at a dwelling house, assaulting another woman, committing mischief causing property damage to a door, two counts of assaulting a police officer, and breach of probation for an incident on Dec. 28, 2023, in Woodstock. The crown withdrew the charge of unlawful entry.

Lewis appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 21 for a bail hearing. She was released with conditions to rehab in Shediac but left the facility in breach of her release order. On June 12, she told the court she did not want to go back.

Lewis spent several months in custody before being sent to rehab. The court heard that the crown and defence were to make a joint recommendation of time served and probation at her sentencing hearing, but she failed to appear.

Sentencing delayed on two charges

Brandon Cecil Armour, 34, of no fixed address, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on July 9 for monitoring after pleading guilty to two charges laid by Woodstock Police. At the request of his defence counsel, the matter was adjourned for sentencing until Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. 

Woodstock Police charged Armour with prowling at night and resisting arrest in connection with an incident on March 24, 2023, in Woodstock. He pleaded guilty on May 1. The court heard a resolution may be forthcoming on other matters set for trial, so sentencing was adjourned to the new date. Armour waived his bail until later.

He was also charged with breach of an undertaking, failing to attend court on July 11, 2023, and theft of a vehicle and resisting arrest on Aug. 14, 2023. He pleaded not guilty at an earlier court appearance, and a trial date was set for Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m.

RCMP also charged Armour with breaching a release order following incidents on Jan. 7 and Feb. 6 near Johnville. He appeared in court in custody on Feb. 9 for a bail hearing and waived his bail until later. On March 13, he pleaded not guilty to two counts of breaching his release his release order and a trial date was set for Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m.

Armour appeared in provincial court in custody by video on April 11 and was sentenced to one year in jail, minus time served, after pleading guilty to another charge. He was also placed on probation for 12 months.

Armour was charged by RCMP with breaking into a dwelling house, committing mischief causing property damage to a door, and assaulting a female victim, stemming from an incident on June 8, 2022, in Beechwood. He pleaded guilty to breaking into the dwelling, and the crown withdrew the two remaining charges.

Armour appeared in court in custody on Aug. 15, 2023, after being arrested on a warrant. He appeared on Sept. 28, 2023, for a bail hearing and was released with conditions but was brought back into custody.

Awaiting plea in violent kidnapping

Preston Sockabasin, 27, Adam Perley, 33, and Jacob Perley, 34, of Neqotkuk, will appear in provincial court on July 16 at 10 a.m. for plea on multiple charges stemming from a violent kidnapping at Tobique First Nation in April.  A total of seven people have been charged in the incident.

RCMP jointly charges them with forcible confinement by choking and suffocation, unlawful confinement, administering a noxious substance, using a handgun to kidnap a female victim, being an occupant of a vehicle knowing it carried a firearm, assault causing bodily harm, and extortion with violence to obtain $10,000.

Jacob Perley was also charged with pointing a firearm at a female victim, possession of a restricted weapon (a handgun), and obstructing a police officer. He appeared in court in custody by video on July 9 when the matter was adjourned to the new date.

He was also charged with breaching a conditional sentence order (house arrest). He appeared in court in custody by video on June 3 and was remanded to complete the rest of his sentence (317 days) behind bars.

On June 18, Jacob Perley was also ordered to serve another 27 days in jail for defaulting on a $1,200 fine for suspended driving. He will also stand trial in January on fraud charges.

Sockabasin also faces charges of possession of a firearm without a licence, dangerous driving, and flight from police for a separate incident on May 7 at Neqotkuk. He appeared in court on July 8, when his plea was adjourned to the new date.

Adam Perley appeared in court in custody by video for a bail hearing on May 30 and was denied bail.

Troy Pelkey, 56, of Tilley, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on June 18 and pleaded not guilty to four charges related to the alleged kidnapping. His three-day trial was set for Sept. 11-13 at 9:30 a.m. Pelkey was denied bail on May 10.

Sheena Sappier, 36, and Keagan Paul, 32, of Neqotkuk, appeared in provincial court for plea on July 4. The RCMP jointly charged   Sappier, Keagan Paul, and Ashley Paul, MP. Their pleas were adjourned until July 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Sappier was charged with two counts of unlawful confinement, attempting to obstruct justice by disposing of evidence, and theft of a motor vehicle. Keagan Paul is facing similar charges.

Ashley Paul, 33, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on June 27 and was denied bail. She was charged with two counts of unlawful confinement, kidnapping, theft of a motor vehicle, and attempting to obstruct justice by disposing of evidence.

She is also facing other separate charges. She pleaded not guilty to unlawful entry at a dwelling house and breach of probation on Feb. 14 at Neqotkuk, assaulting another woman and breach of probation on March 2 at Perth-Andover, obstructing police on April 11 at Neqotkuk, and failing to appear in court on March 19.

A trial date of Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. was for the March 2 and April 11 incidents. A trial date for the Feb. 14 incident will be set at her next court appearance.

Paul was also charged with uttering a forged document ($2,000), possession of stolen cheques, fraud, and breach of probation for an incident on Oct. 10, 2023, at Perth-Andover. She will enter a plea to this set of charges at her next court appearance on July 18. Paul has a limited prior criminal record.

Keagan Paul and Sockabasin appeared in provincial court in custody by video on June 6 for their bail hearings.

They were released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to their ankles. They must also follow a curfew and undergo a 90-day drug rehabilitation program in their community.

Both men were ordered to abstain from alcohol and drugs, and they were prohibited from possessing firearms. Paul and Sockabasin were also ordered to have no contact with the victim or any of the five others charged in the crime.

Sappier appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 31 for her bail hearing and was released with conditions, including a curfew and wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to her ankle. She must also enter a drug rehab program in her community.

The victim, a 54-year-old woman from Florenceville-Bristol, was kidnapped at gunpoint, held against her will for two days, assaulted, and administered a noxious substance with intent to extort $10,000. She was treated at a hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.

A total of 62 charges were laid, including using a handgun to kidnap a female victim, extortion, uttering threats, assault, assault causing bodily harm, administering a noxious substance, forcible confinement using a choke hold, plastic bag and tape, possession of a prohibited firearm, pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, resisting arrest, unlawful confinement, theft of a motor vehicle, obstructing justice by disposing of evidence, and possession of a firearm without a licence.

The RCMP police dog service and air services assisted with the kidnapping investigation and arrests of the seven individuals charged. Police say the investigation is ongoing. A search warrant was executed at a residence at Neqotkuk on May 6.

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