Wapske man facing 51 months in prison
A Wapske man is facing a total of 51 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking, stolen property, and firearm charges.
Patrick Thomas Tatlock, 59, and his partner, Marlene Donovan, 55, of Wapske, appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29. The crown withdrew all charges against Marlene Donovan.
Tatlock appeared in court in custody by video. He was denied bail following a bail hearing in January. He pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis concerning an incident on Dec. 12, 2023, at Wapske.
The court heard police executed a search warrant at Tatlock’s residence where a quantity of crystal meth, meth pills, morphine pills, cannabis, scales, score sheets, and $400 in cash were found on the premises as well as several shotguns and rifles.
Tatlock also pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm while prohibited, and possession of stolen property, including a truck, a licence plate, a snowmobile, a trailer and an ATV, and improper storage of ammunition on Dec. 3 and Dec. 12, 2023, in Wapske. Another charge of improper storage of a firearm was withdrawn.
The crown recommended Tatlock serve 51 months in prison minus time served. A prohibition on firearms and an order to register with the federal DNA database were also requested. Judge Karen Lee reserved her decision on sentence until Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m.
Two other charges of altering a manufacturer’s serial number on an ATV and a snowmobile were also laid under the Motor Vehicle Act. He pleaded guilty to both offences. Tatlock has a lengthy criminal record.
Tatlock also faces a charge under the Fish and Wildlife Act for an incident on Dec. 8, 2023. He pleaded not guilty to illegal possession of a deer carcass, and a trial date was set for May 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
Bairdsville man back in custody
Regis Bowmaster, 30, of Bairdsville, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on Oct. 28 after being arrested on new charges. He was remanded to jail to await a bail hearing on Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m.
RCMP charged Bowmaster with two counts of breaching a release order and possession of methamphetamine concerning an incident on Oct. 23 at Pembroke.
He also appeared in provincial court on July 16 and pleaded not guilty to several other charges laid by RCMP. His trial dates were set for June 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. and June 12-13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Bowmaster was charged with possessing a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest concerning an incident on Jan. 4 at Bairdsville. He was also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon (a sawed-off shotgun), improper storage of a firearm, possession of a stolen ATV, and being an occupant of a vehicle, knowing it carried a firearm for another incident on May 27 at Perth-Andover.
Bowmaster appeared in court in custody on May 30 for a bail hearing and was released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle. He was arrested on a warrant and charged with breaching a release order by failing to appear in court on Feb. 13.
Sentencing cancelled
Two women from Grand Falls appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29 for sentencing on multiple counts of drug trafficking. Their sentencing was cancelled, and their guilty pleas were withdrawn with the consent of both the crown and defence counsel.
Lori Guest and her daughter, Amber Gaunce, were each charged by RCMP with possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, nabilone, clonazepam, and magic mushrooms, all for the purpose of trafficking in connection with an incident on March 2, 2023, in Grand Falls.
Guest changed her plea to guilty on the trafficking charges, and Gaunce pleaded guilty to one count of possession of magic mushrooms.
Crown Prosecutor Jillian Jordan told the court on Tuesday that, due to a disclosure issue, the crown would review the file to see if new charges will be laid against the two women. The matter was adjourned for plea until Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Suspended sentence, probation
Billie Jean Kinney, 28, of Woodstock, appeared for sentencing in provincial court on Oct. 29 after pleading guilty to one charge laid by Woodstock Police. She received a suspended sentence and 18 months of probation.
Kinney pleaded guilty to breach of probation by failing to report to the probation office as ordered by the court between Sept. 8, 2023, and Feb. 7 of this year. The crown withdrew one other breach charge. Kinney had a prior criminal record.
Judge Karen Lee ordered Kinney to follow a curfew and seek counselling as required. The court heard she was employed and striving to improve her personal situation after being homeless and in custody on other charges.
East Brighton man to stand trial
Ozzie Jr. Trecartin, 30, of East Brighton, appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29 for plea on several charges related to an alleged attempted murder in East Brighton. He pleaded not guilty, and his trial dates were set for Oct. 16-17, 2025, and Oct. 20, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Trecartin appeared in provincial court in custody by video for a bail hearing on July 30 and was released from custody with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle. He was ordered to have no firearms in his possession. He must also have no contact with the alleged victim.
RCMP charged Trecartin with attempted murder, reckless discharge of a firearm at a place while a person was inside, two counts of indictable assault against another man, uttering threats, resisting arrest, possession of a firearm without a licence, and storage of multiple guns in a careless manner following an incident on July 21 at East Brighton.
He was also charged with impaired driving and two counts of driving while suspended on the same date in Peel. He returns to court for plea on those charges on Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Woodstock man has new charges
Patrick Rattray, 30, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29 to answer four new charges laid by Woodstock Police. The matter was adjourned for plea until Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Rattray was charged with assault causing bodily harm involving a female victim, assault by choking, uttering threats and failing to provide the necessities of life in connection with incidents between Jan. 1 and Feb. 9 in Woodstock.
He also appeared in provincial court in custody on Oct. 10 and was released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle.
Woodstock Police charged Rattray with breaching a peace bond, uttering threats, assault, and mischief in connection with an incident on Oct. 9 in Woodstock. He returns to court for plea on Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Sentence pending for Woodstock woman
Felicia J. Fulton, 29, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 29 to request the transfer of her charges to Fredericton.
Fulton told the court she will be sentenced on Nov. 5 in Fredericton on 20 charges and expected to receive a federal prison sentence.
Fulton was charged by Woodstock Police with two counts of breach of probation, theft from Canadian Tire, and two violations of the Trespass Act following incidents at the Canadian Tire store in Woodstock between May 22 and May 31. RCMP also charged her with stealing groceries from a store in Perth-Andover on June 30.
Fulton was arrested on a warrant related to her charges in Fredericton. A monitoring date was set for Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. to confirm her charges in Woodstock have been transferred.
Resolution sought on multiple charges
Trevor Gerald McDougall, 32, of Perth-Andover, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 29 when his defence counsel suggested a potential resolution was being sought with the crown.
McDougall pleaded not guilty on Oct. 1 to a series of charges by Woodstock Police. His trial dates were set for Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m. and Jan. 3, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Those trial dates were cancelled, and McDougall returns to court in custody on Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m. for a possible change of plea.
McDougall appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Sept. 4 and was denied bail. He was charged with breach of a release order on Aug. 31 in Woodstock, two counts of breaching an emergency intervention order on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, and breach of a no-contact order on Sept. 1.
McDougall was also charged by Woodstock Police with assault involving a female victim on July 26 and then uttering threats and assaulting the same woman on Aug. 21 at a residence in Woodstock. He has a dated prior criminal record.
Decision reserved in assault trial
Bonnie Noel, 55, of Jacksontown, appeared for trial in provincial court on two charges on Oct. 28. After a half day of testimony, Judge Karen Lee reserved her decision until Oct. 30 at 1 p.m.
Noel was charged by RCMP with assault on a male victim and resisting arrest, stemming from an incident on Jan. 19 near North Lake.
During the trial, the court heard the charges involved an alleged domestic dispute. Two police officers testified, as well as the victim and Noel, who took the witness stand and admitted she punched the man in the face during the altercation.
Noel appeared in provincial court on Oct. 1 and pleaded not guilty to three more charges laid by RCMP. Her trial date was set for Aug. 28, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Noel was charged with assault, breaching an undertaking, and breaching a peace bond for an incident on Aug. 6. She also appeared in provincial court in July for monitoring about her trial on other charges laid by RCMP.
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.
Bail hearing adjourned for Neqotkuk man
Stephen Perley, 28, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 28 for a bail hearing on multiple firearm charges laid by RCMP. The bail hearing was adjourned until Oct. 30 at 1:30 p.m.
Perley was charged with unlawful transport of firearms (several rifles, a shotgun, and a nine-millimetre handgun), possession of prohibited firearms, two counts of transporting firearms in a careless manner, two counts of possessing firearms without a licence, and possession of a gun with the serial number altered in connection with an incident on Sept. 24 at Neqotkuk. He was also charged with flight from police and breach of probation for a separate incident on Sept. 14.
New charges for Neqotkuk couple
Jennifer Louise Paul, 45, and Nicholas Charles Paul, 46, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 28 when they faced several new charges laid by RCMP.
Jennifer Paul was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property (cash), possession of a prohibited firearm (a sawed-off shotgun) without a licence, and being an occupant of a vehicle knowing it carried a firearm for incidents on Sept. 25 and Oct. 23 at Neqotkuk. Her bail hearing was adjourned until Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m.
Nicholas Paul was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property (cash) for an incident on Oct. 23 at Neqotkuk. He waived bail until later and returns to court for plea on Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m.
At the time of their arrest, they were each charged by RCMP with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking for an incident on Oct. 23 at Neqotkuk.
Nicholas Paul was also charged with breach of a release order and driving while prohibited on Sept. 22-24 at Neqotkuk, breach of a release order (no drugs), possession of ammunition while prohibited, and possession of a stolen licence plate on Oct. 23 at Neqotkuk.
Jennifer Paul was also charged with breach of a release order (no weapons), possession of a stolen licence plate, and possession of a prohibited weapon (a collapsible baton) without a licence on Oct. 23 at Neqotkuk.
The couple appeared in provincial court in custody on Oct. 16 for a bail hearing and was released with conditions, including wearing electronic monitoring devices attached to their ankles. They were rearrested a week later.
They were each charged with breaching their house arrest concerning an incident on Sept. 26 in the community. A hearing about the breach allegation will be held on Nov. 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Jennifer Paul was sentenced in September to three months of house arrest. She pleaded guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle, obstructing police, and possession of a firearm (a rifle) without a licence for an incident on Dec. 3, 2021, at Neqotkuk.
Nicholas Paul was ready for sentencing on other charges when he was arrested on Oct. 15 along with his wife.
He had already spent several months in custody after pleading guilty to breaching a release order by failing to follow the conditions of electronic monitoring (ankle bracelet) for an incident on May 1 at Neqotkuk and guilty to possession of a stolen vehicle and breach of a probation concerning another incident on June 29, 2023, in Woodstock.
In custody awaiting plea
Greg McCormick, 35, of Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 29 for plea on a breach charge laid by RCMP. The matter was adjourned until Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
McCormick appeared in court in custody on Sept. 25, only two days after his release. He waived his bail until later and was remanded to jail.
RCMP charged him with breaching his release order by violating electronic monitoring (ankle bracelet). He appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Sept. 23 for a bail hearing and was released with conditions but allegedly removed his ankle bracelet.
During an earlier court appearance, McCormick was charged with breach of a no-contact order, two counts of assault with a weapon (bear spray and a box cutter), breach of a release order, and possession of a prohibited weapon (bear spray) following an incident on Sept. 21 at Wotstak. He has a limited prior record.
McCormick appeared in provincial court on June 25 and pleaded not guilty to other separate charges laid by RCMP. His trial date was set for June 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
McCormick was charged with two counts of mischief causing property damage (a window and a vehicle) and indictable arson involving a vehicle in connection with an incident on July 16, 2023, at Wotstak.
He also appeared in provincial court on April 23 and pleaded not guilty to two more charges laid by RCMP. His trial date was set for May 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
McCormick was charged with assaulting another man while carrying a weapon (a knife) and uttering threats following an incident on Feb. 15 at Wotstak. He was arrested and later released on a release order.
Charged with manufacturing firearms
Kevin Manuel Cedros, 42, of Aroostook Junction, appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29 to answer 10 charges related to the manufacture of firearms using a 3D printer. The matter was adjourned for plea until Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Cedros appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Sept. 5 for a bail hearing and was released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle.
Cedros was also placed under house arrest. He was ordered to reside at a residence in Aroostook Junction and follow a curfew. Police will be checking on him regularly, the judge said, and all 3D printer software and supplies were to be surrendered to the authorities immediately.
RCMP arrested Cedros after police received a report on Aug. 15 about a person manufacturing and selling 3D-printed firearms at a residence on Route 130 in Aroostook. Search warrants were executed, and police uncovered 3D-printed guns, ammunition, numerous firearm parts, a 3D printer, prohibited magazines and electronic devices.
Arthurette man awaiting plea
Nicholas William Sutthery, 40, of Arthurette, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 29 for plea on charges laid by RCMP. The matter was adjourned until Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Sutthery was denied bail on Oct. 3. He was charged by RCMP with three counts of uttering threats at Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) on Sept. 25, assault with a weapon (ramming a vehicle), dangerous driving, break and enter at a dwelling house, and possession of a stolen ATV on May 27 in Perth Andover, and breach of an undertaking on July 16.
During an earlier court appearance, Sutthery was charged with possessing a stolen truck concerning an incident between Jan. 1 and 11 at Carlingford. He had a dated prior criminal record.
Returning for plea
Mitchell Hillman, 36, of Wilmot, appeared in provincial court in custody on Oct. 29 to answer charges laid by Woodstock Police. The matter was adjourned until Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Hillman was charged with assault involving a female victim and uttering threats concerning an incident on Sept. 16 in Woodstock. He was arrested and released with conditions. He was also charged with driving while prohibited on Feb. 12 in Woodstock and mischief causing property damage to a truck on Feb. 16 in Woodstock.
Hillman also appeared in provincial court on July 23 and pleaded not guilty to a charge related to a break-in at the tourist bureau at Richmond Corner. His trial date was set for June 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Michael Holt, 68, of Riverglade, also appeared in provincial court on July 23 to answer a charge stemming from the same break-in. He pleaded not guilty, and his trial date was set for July 16, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
The pair was charged by RCMP with break, enter and theft in connection with an incident on Feb. 19.
Two charged in Perth-Andover incident
Dana Newell, 38, of Perth-Andover, was scheduled to appear in provincial court on Oct. 29 to answer several charges laid by RCMP. The matter was adjourned for plea until Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel. A warrant will be held on file since Newell failed to appear on Tuesday.
Newell was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm (a sawed-off shotgun), careless use of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of a stolen ATV, and possession of a stolen BB gun concerning an incident on May 27 in Perth-Andover.
Michael McKee, 18, of Woodstock, was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm (a sawed-off shotgun) stemming from the same incident in Perth-Andover. He appeared in court on Oct. 29 when the matter was also adjourned for plea until Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Adjourned to new date
Brian Keith Reynolds, 45, of Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation), appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29 to answer several charges laid by RCMP. The matter was adjourned until Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Reynolds appeared in provincial court in custody on July 25 and was released with conditions, including wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle.
RCMP charged him with uttering threats against a female victim, breach of probation, and driving while suspended, stemming from an incident on Oct. 8, 2023, in Bloomfield. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and returns to court on Oct. 29 to set a trial date.
Reynolds was also charged with two counts of resisting arrest on Nov. 1, 2023, and Nov. 27, 2023, at Wotstak. On Sept. 17, he faced two new charges of assault and assault with a weapon concerning another incident on Aug. 4 at Wotstak. He returns for plea on those charges on Oct. 29.
Neqotkuk man to stand trial
Bronson Paul of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) appeared in provincial court on Oct. 29 and pleaded not guilty to two charges laid by RCMP. His trial date was set for Oct. 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Paul was charged with assaulting police and resisting arrest in connection with an incident on May 10 at Neqotkuk. A monitoring date for his trial was also set for Nov. 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Sentencing reset for Debec man
Brian Vrieze, 53, of Debec, appeared in provincial court for sentencing on Oct. 29 after changing his plea to guilty on three charges. His sentencing was adjourned until Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Vrieze pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm without a license, a Savage 223 rifle, concerning a Nov. 18, 2021, incident at Limestone; guilty to failing to appear for trial on Nov. 6, 2023; and guilty to possession of a stolen ATV on July 27, 2023, in Woodstock.
Another charge of indictable possession of methamphetamine on April 24, 2021, was withdrawn by the crown.
Tyler Vrieze, 29, of Debec, was also charged by Woodstock Police with possession of stolen property (an ATV). He pleaded not guilty on April 9, and his trial date was set for April 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
Sentenced postponed
John Long, 34, of Woodstock, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on Oct. 29 for sentencing on one charge laid by Woodstock Police. The sentencing was adjourned until Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the request of both the crown and defence counsel.
Long appeared in court on Jan. 12 for a bail hearing and was remanded to jail. He was charged with two counts of breaching a release order and breach of probation concerning a Jan. 5 incident in Woodstock.
He changed his plea to guilty to one charge of breaching his release order by violating electronic monitoring (ankle bracelet), and the other two charges were withdrawn by the crown. The court heard one other charge is being transferred from Edmundston.
