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Sudbury man on trial for murder admits to causing death

Sudbury man on trial for murder admits to causing death

As part of an agreed statement of facts, Edgar ‘Kyle’ Smith has admitted to causing the death of Patrick McGregor, 30, hit by his own car on Sept. 7 2021
Sudbury man sentenced to five years for trafficking underage girl

Sudbury man sentenced to five years for trafficking underage girl

Paul Castonguay was convicted of eight charges in March 2024 including trafficking a person under 18, and after pre-trial custody credit, will serve 22 months and must add his name to the sex offender registry
Sudbury voyeur sentenced for ‘prolonged campaign of violation’

Sudbury voyeur sentenced for ‘prolonged campaign of violation’

A man, known only as TO to protect the identity of some victims, pleaded guilty to recording more than 1,100 images and video clips of children and adults “surreptitiously, and for a sexual purpose” and has been sentenced to 18 months incarceration
Sudbury cop guilty of 2007 sexual assault of 17-year-old student

Sudbury cop guilty of 2007 sexual assault of 17-year-old student

Wayne Foster, a now-retired 31-year officer with Greater Sudbury Police has been found guilty of sexual assault against a then 17-year-old summer student who was working at the GSPS headquarters
Accused murderer sentenced to five years in another case

Accused murderer sentenced to five years in another case

David Pusey, 28, could be headed to trial for a murder he allegedly committed in Sudbury while on bail for a crime in York Region, a crime for which he was only just sentenced
High crimes from 2021 dominate the courts this year

High crimes from 2021 dominate the courts this year

Of the many cases we cover at Sudbury.com, the two that dominated the headlines this year are the arson triple homicide trial of Liam Stinson, and the second-degree murder trial of Felicity Altiman
Major 45-count Sudbury fraud trial delayed yet again

Major 45-count Sudbury fraud trial delayed yet again

As Ontario Court Justice Louise Serré will not be available, the dates originally scheduled for David Murray’s fraud trial Dec. 17-20 have been pushed to 2025 
Man gets four life sentences for fatal Bruce Avenue fire

Man gets four life sentences for fatal Bruce Avenue fire

Liam Stinson, 29, will serve the four 25-year sentences concurrently after being found guilty on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of arson causing bodily harm
Trial of Sudbury teacher accused of sexual offences adjourned

Trial of Sudbury teacher accused of sexual offences adjourned

Michael Zanier was charged with 18 counts related to sexual assault and sexual interference with a person under 16; his trial was postponed due to new evidence 
Man charged with arson following Bancroft Drive fire

Man charged with arson following Bancroft Drive fire

A 43-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson following a fire at a residence on Bancroft Drive on Nov. 20