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chemgear · 08-13-2024, 06:37 PM

Further to the catch and release bail situation in Canada, the Premiers letter to Trudeau about needed bail reform, etc. and the recent murder in Alberta.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...rder-1.7293576

One of the men accused of murdering Rocky View County worker Colin Hough last week was on bail while the other had just finished a prison sentence for crimes that closely align with the allegations faced in the fatal carjacking, CBC News has learned.

Court records reveal new details about the two suspects' involvement with police, the courts and prison.

Around noon on Tuesday, Aug. 6, two men were looking for a vehicle to steal because the truck they'd stolen a day earlier in Calgary broke down after a collision, police say.

Hough, 45, spotted the fire and believed the two men needed help. RCMP say Hough pulled over in his Rocky View County work truck to lend a hand.

Hough and a 39-year-old FortisAlberta employee, who was working in the area, were both shot. Hough died of his injuries. He leaves behind a wife and two young sons.

Upon discovering the shooting scene and abandoned trucks, police issued a shelter-in-place alert for Wheatland County. They lifted the order three hours later and expanded the search into what has become a week-long, provincewide manhunt.

At the time of the shooting, Penner was on bail and was prohibited from possessing weapons, specifically firearms.

Penner is set to go on trial in Edmonton next month on charges of break and enter, four firearms offences and theft.

In December, Penner was convicted of break and enter and received a conditional sentence order, meaning he was allowed to serve his sentence at home, under conditions.

Most recently, Strawberry was facing 27 charges, including a number that closely reflect the allegations he is currently facing in connection with the homicide.

He was handed a three-year prison sentence in August 2021. With credit for time he's already spent in custody, Strawberry had about two years, five months left to serve.

Strawberry is prohibited from possessing firearms or driving.

08-13-2024, 06:37 PM	#13381
chemgear Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	Further to the catch and release bail situation in Canada, the Premiers letter to Trudeau about needed bail reform, etc. and the recent murder in Alberta. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...rder-1.7293576 One of the men accused of murdering Rocky View County worker Colin Hough last week was on bail while the other had just finished a prison sentence for crimes that closely align with the allegations faced in the fatal carjacking, CBC News has learned. Court records reveal new details about the two suspects' involvement with police, the courts and prison. Around noon on Tuesday, Aug. 6, two men were looking for a vehicle to steal because the truck they'd stolen a day earlier in Calgary broke down after a collision, police say. Hough, 45, spotted the fire and believed the two men needed help. RCMP say Hough pulled over in his Rocky View County work truck to lend a hand. Hough and a 39-year-old FortisAlberta employee, who was working in the area, were both shot. Hough died of his injuries. He leaves behind a wife and two young sons. Upon discovering the shooting scene and abandoned trucks, police issued a shelter-in-place alert for Wheatland County. They lifted the order three hours later and expanded the search into what has become a week-long, provincewide manhunt. At the time of the shooting, Penner was on bail and was prohibited from possessing weapons, specifically firearms. Penner is set to go on trial in Edmonton next month on charges of break and enter, four firearms offences and theft. In December, Penner was convicted of break and enter and received a conditional sentence order, meaning he was allowed to serve his sentence at home, under conditions. Most recently, Strawberry was facing 27 charges, including a number that closely reflect the allegations he is currently facing in connection with the homicide. He was handed a three-year prison sentence in August 2021. With credit for time he's already spent in custody, Strawberry had about two years, five months left to serve. Strawberry is prohibited from possessing firearms or driving.