Court Report: October 21st to 25th

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Below are the latest sentences handed down from the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Provincial Courts between October 21st and 25th.

Fort St. John Provincial Court sentencing, October 21st

Ricco Cruz Billyboy (born 1992)

Billyboy was found guilty of driving a motor vehicle without due care or attention for an incident in Fort St. John on February 19th, 2022. Billyboy was issued a $1,000 fine, including a $100 victim surcharge, which goes towards supporting victims of a crime. Billyboy was also issued an 18-month probation order.

David James Marquis (born 1978)

Marquis was found guilty of hunting and/or trapping in agricultural or cleared land for an incident in Fort St. John on November 30th, 2023. Marquis was issued a forfeiture order, which allows the government to seize property and assets “tainted” by crime. Marquis also received a $2,000 fine and a $100 victim surcharge.

Dawson Creek Provincial Court sentencing, October 21st

Tara Lee Munro (born 1981):

Munro was found guilty of theft $5,000 or under for an incident in Dawson Creek on July 17th, 2022. Munro received a suspended sentence, where the accused is given conditions to follow. They were also issued a 12-month probation order.

Dawson Creek Provincial Court sentencing, October 22nd

Ritchie Schwarze (born 1958):

Schwarze was found guilty of assault for an incident in Dawson Creek on November 12th, 2023. Schwarze was issued a conditional discharge and a six-month probation order. A conditional discharge means the record won’t show a conviction if a person meets the conditions the judge sets.

Dawson Creek Provincial Court sentencing, October 25th

Curtis Roger Querin (born 1964):

Querin was found guilty of mischief for an incident in Pouce Coupe on August 27th, 2021. Querin was issued a conditional discharge and a six-month probation order.