Two women charged with break and enter to the former Frobisher School , converted to a residence, had their cases come before Estevan Provincial Court on Monday. One pleaded guilty and was sentenced, the other has a later court date.
Ashley R. Hagon was not present in court, as her common law partner, Devin M. Glasser, spoke for her. Glasser, himself, appeared before the judge moments before, facing charges of possession of stolen property not exceeding $5,000. Glasser told Judge Lane Wiegers that Hagon could not attend because she was not feeling well in relation to her late-term pregnancy. Hagon and Glasser both are to appear before the court on July 30.
Lindsey Mueller, 36, of Estevan, pleaded guilty to break and enter of a dwelling house and possession of a small amount of a narcotic. Mueller is co-accused with Hagon.
Crown prosecutor Nathanial Scipioni said that on May 11, two females broke into the old school in Frobisher. (Statements regarding Hagon should be considered allegations, as her court matters were adjourned). Scipioni noted the entire back of a pickup truck was loaded with things. Witnesses called police and they were both arrested. A small baggie of narcotics was found on the ground near the truck.
The items included a television and laptop as well as other times. “There are still several items outstanding and missing,” Scipioni said.
Legal Aid defence attorney Joelle Graham asked for a conditional discharge, but Wiegers pointed out that is not appropriate for charges where the sentence could potentially be in excess of 14 years, and break and enter to a dwelling house could potentially see a sentence of life in prison.
The Crown asked for a 12 month suspended sentence, and Graham agreed, making it a joint submission. Graham added that Mueller has changed her living conditions and been sober since the event.
Wiegers agreed with the joint submission, and sentenced Mueller to a 12-month suspended sentence during which time she will be on probation. She must follow standard conditions, including no drugs, alcohol, or attendance at places that sell or serve beverage alcohol. She’s also to have no contact with Hagon, and has three months to pay a $300 victim surcharge.
