Beechwood man handed 270 days for break-in, fleeing police
Clay Hargrove, 34, of Beechwood, was sentenced to 270 days in jail, minus time served, when he appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 2.
Hargrove was also placed on 12 months of probation and ordered to seek counselling for addiction and mental health. Once released from jail, he must follow conditions as ordered by the court until his trial in June on other charges.
He pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen vehicle, flight from police, and driving while prohibited for an incident on Dec. 8, 2024, at Tobique Narrows. Another charge of driving while suspended was withdrawn by the crown.
Hargrove also pleaded guilty to breaking into a cabin on Sept. 4, 2024, at Tobique Narrows. Two other charges related to the incident were withdrawn. The court heard the break-in was captured on video surveillance. Hargrove was ordered to pay $2,835 in restitution toward a list of items stolen from the cabin.
He pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault involving a male victim and possession of a stolen ATV for an incident on Aug. 27, 2024, at Upper Kent. His trial date was set for June 26 at 9:30 a.m.
He appeared in court in custody for a bail hearing on Dec. 17, 2024, and waived his bail until later. Hargrove had a prior criminal record.
In custody in Fredericton
Nathan Harper, 19, of no fixed address, appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on May 2. He was released with conditions after being arrested on a warrant by Fredericton Police.
Harper was charged by Woodstock Police with theft from the Canadian Tire Store and breach of an undertaking in connection with an incident on Aug. 20, 2024, in Woodstock. He is scheduled to return to court for plea on May 20 at 9:30 a.m. The court heard Harper was also facing charges in Fredericton.
Wotstak man released with conditions
Takoda Louis Lee Christian, 19, of Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 1 for a bail hearing. He was released with conditions, including house arrest and the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle.
Christian returns to court for plea on multiple charges on May 13 at 9:30 a.m.
He was charged by Woodstock Police with breach of a release order (house arrest) on April 16 at Wotstak and breach of a no-contact order on April 14 in Woodstock.
He was also charged with assault and unlawful confinement between June 29, 2024, and July 4, 2024, at Wotstak; assault and two counts of assault by choking in Fredericton between Feb. 10 and Feb. 19; and mischief causing property damage to a cell phone between Feb. 10 and Feb. 19 at Wotstak.
He was also charged with assaulting another man with a weapon (a knife), uttering threats and mischief, causing property damage to a window in connection with an incident on April 8 in Lansdowne.
Christian also faces charges laid by Woodstock Police following an assault outside the Royal Canadian Legion on Nov. 14, 2024. Police were called to the scene, and a man was transported to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Christian was charged with indictable aggravated assault, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
He also appeared in provincial court on April 15 and pleaded not guilty to another indictable assault charge laid by Woodstock Police. His trial was set for April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Christian pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault concerning an incident on March 25 at the Ayr Motor Centre. Woodstock. Police said a 16-year-old victim suffered significant injuries in the incident and was transported to the Upper River Valley Hospital for treatment.
Johnville man released
Cole Paul Smith, 30, of Johnville, appeared in provincial court in custody by video for a bail hearing on May 1. He was released with conditions, including house arrest and the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle. He returns to court for plea on several charges on May 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Smith was arrested on April 29 by Woodstock Police and remanded to jail. He was charged with assault with a weapon (a metal stool) and two counts of uttering threats on April 10-11 in Woodstock.
On May 1, Smith was charged by RCMP with assault involving a female victim, unlawful confinement, and two counts of uttering threats concerning another incident between Nov. 15 and Nov. 30, 2024, in Johnville. He was ordered to have no contact with the complainants.
Smith also appeared in provincial court on April 8 and pleaded not guilty to three other charges laid by the RCMP. His trial date was set for March 30, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. He was charged with uttering threats, assault by choking and unlawful entry at a dwelling house on Oct. 22, 2024, at Johnville.
Sentencing set on five charges
Tanna Wright, 27, of Perth-Andover, appeared for trial in provincial court on May 1 and changed her plea to guilty on five charges laid by the RCMP. Her sentencing was scheduled for Aug. 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Wright pleaded guilty to breaching a no-contact order concerning an incident at Weaver on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5. The crown withdrew several other charges.
She also pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon (knives and a bat) and two counts of uttering threats on Dec. 16, 2023, in Greenfield, and guilty to theft of a wallet for a separate incident on June 19, 2024, in Perth-Andover.
Wright appeared in provincial court in custody by video on April 17 for a bail hearing. She was released with conditions, including house arrest and wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to her ankle. She is residing at a residence in Woodstock. She had been in custody for nearly two months after being arrested for breaching her curfew on Feb. 21. The crown will withdraw the breach charge at her sentencing.
Greenfield man fined $1,000
Jorge Heinz Fenske, 56, of Greenfield, appeared in provincial court in custody by video for sentencing on May 1 after changing his plea to guilty on two firearm charges laid by the RCMP. He was fined $1,000 and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years.
Fenske was charged with possession of a firearm without a licence (a rifle) and improper storage of a firearm, stemming from an incident on Dec. 14, 2023, in Greenfield. The rifle was forfeited to the crown.
He also appeared in provincial court in custody by video on March 18 and pleaded not guilty to several other charges laid by the RCMP. His trial date was set for May 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Fenske was denied bail and remanded to jail on Feb. 27. He was charged with breaching an undertaking (no-contact order) in connection with an incident on Feb. 1 at Greenfield, and breach of an undertaking (no contact), assault with a weapon and uttering threats between Feb. 14-15 at Greenfield.
Fenske was also charged with assault causing bodily harm involving a female victim, assault with a weapon (a broom), and unlawful confinement for an incident on Nov. 16, 2024, at Wotstak (Woodstock First Nation). He was also charged with assault, causing bodily harm, uttering threats and taking a vehicle without consent following an incident on Dec. 10, 2024, at Wotstak.
Neqotkuk men charged in break-in
Brandon Michael Francis, 29, and Morgan Nicholas, 28, both of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 1 for a bail hearing on charges related to an alleged break-in at a dwelling house.
Both men were released with conditions, including house arrest and the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring device attached to their ankles. They return to court for plea on May 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Francis and Nicholas were each charged with breaking into a dwelling house, mischief causing property damage to a door and window, and assaulting another man with a wooden two-by-four in connection with an incident on April 29 at Neqotkuk. Francis also faces additional charges of uttering threats, resisting arrest, and breach of probation concerning the same incident. Both men have prior criminal records.
Charges withdrawn
The crown withdrew charges laid against Brock Price, 44, of Carlingford, when he appeared in provincial court on April 30.
RCMP charged Price with uttering threats and criminal harassment in connection with an incident on Aug. 19, 2023, at Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation).
Trial set on five charges
Christian Karnes-McQuade, 23, of Richmond Corner, appeared in provincial court on May 1 and pleaded not guilty to five charges laid by Woodstock Police. His trial date was set for April 20, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Karnes-McQuade was charged with assaulting a female victim, assault while threatening to use a weapon (a pocket knife), assault by choking, uttering threats, and unlawful confinement in connection with an incident between Jan. 28 and Feb. 2 in Woodstock. He was released on an undertaking and ordered to have no contact with the complainant.
In custody awaiting plea
Daniel Jr. Constandinides, 19, of no fixed address, appeared in provincial court in custody by video on May 1 for plea on several charges laid by RCMP. The matter was adjourned until May 22 at 9:30 a.m. to allow him more time to consult legal counsel. He waived his bail until later.
Constandinides was charged with theft of a Canada Post vehicle, theft of mail, and theft of a firearm on March 27 at Perth-Andover. He was also charged with two counts of assault with a weapon (a knife) and committing mischief, causing property damage to a door, for another incident on March 15.
Constandinides was also charged with breaching an undertaking and obstructing police in an incident on March 23 in Perth-Andover.
Trial adjourned to new date
Riley Patrick Michaud, 21, of Woodstock, appeared for trial in provincial court on May 2 after pleading not guilty to two charges laid by Woodstock Police. His trial was adjourned until Feb. 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the request of his defence counsel.
Michaud appeared in provincial court in custody on Oct. 8, 2024, for a bail hearing and was released with conditions. He was charged with breaching a no-contact order involving a female complainant following an incident in Woodstock on Oct. 2, 2024. He was also accused of assault involving a female victim in connection with another incident on Aug. 21, 2024, in Woodstock.
Trial on two charges
Alec Atherton, 36, of Woodstock, was scheduled to appear in provincial court later in the day on May 2 after pleading not guilty to two charges laid by the RCMP.
Atherton was charged with illegal possession of cocaine and refusing a breathalyzer test concerning an incident on March 1 at Bloomfield.
In custody awaiting trial
Brandon Levesque, 26, of Gordonsville, will appear for trial in provincial court in custody on June 11 at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to charges laid by RCMP. His trial was scheduled for April 30 but was adjourned to the new date.
Levesque was charged by RCMP with breaching his release order (curfew), assault involving a female victim, assault by choking, and assaulting a police officer in connection with an incident on Oct. 11, 2024, in Gordonsville.
He was also charged by RCMP with breaking into a dwelling house and mischief causing property damage to a door on July 30, 2024, in Plaster Rock and assault with a weapon (a rock) involving a female victim on July 28, 2024, in Plaster Rock.
Levesque appeared in court in custody on Nov. 12, 2024, for a bail hearing and waived his bail until later. He was arrested in October and released with conditions, including house arrest and wearing an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle, but was brought back into custody.
Charged with impaired driving
Amit Mann, 40, of Woodstock, will appear for trial on Aug. 6 at 9:30 a.m. after pleading not guilty to an impaired driving charge laid by Woodstock Police.
Mann was charged in connection with an incident on Feb. 11, 2023, in Woodstock. His trial was scheduled for April 30 but was adjourned to the new date.
Arrested and released
Austin Aubin, 28, of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation), appeared in provincial court in custody via teleconference on May 2. He was released with conditions and returns to court for plea on May 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Aubin was charged with breaching a no-contact order on April 29 in Aroostook. He appeared in provincial court in custody by video for a bail hearing on April 28. He was released with conditions, including house arrest and the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring device attached to his ankle.
Aubin is residing at a residence in Campbellton. He was arrested on the Easter weekend for allegedly breaching his release order.
Aubin was also charged by RCMP with possession of a firearm while prohibited from having it, breach of probation, unsafe storage of a firearm, and possession of a firearm without a licence concerning a March 27 incident at Neqotkuk.
