Three adults who have been charged after an incident at Walmart in Yorkton have been released on bail.
The charges began with an assault with a knife in Walmart on May 8, caught on surveillance video at the business, where one man was attempting to stab another inside the business. The attempted assault led to a search warrant at a local hotel room, where 56 grams of cocaine were discovered, as well as nine grams marijuana and a rifle with ammunition. A search of a truck driven by one of the suspects turned up an additional 51 grams of cocaine and 20 grams of marijuana.
Emma Loverin was released on a $500 cash recognizance. Loverin, from Smithers, BC, had no previous criminal record and intends on seeking council in BC on her arrival there. She will be back in court Jun. 11.
Jason Ford was released on $2,000 cash bail, and will return to Telkwa, BC where he will also seek council. Judge Donna Taylor warned Ford that if he violated the conditions of his bail he would not be easily let out, telling him “I did seriously consider having you stay in custody.” His next court date is Jun. 25.
The third suspect released was Colton Labelle. Arrested after a police chase, which ended with his collision with a police car, which resulted in injuries to a local RCMP officer, Labelle was released on $500 bail. He will not be allowed to leave his residence without permission, however, and Taylor told the accused that his release was contingent on being able to live with a family member and have electronic monitoring. Labelle’s next court date is Jun. 13.
