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Manslaughter sentence still up in the air for Dowling man

Manslaughter sentence still up in the air for Dowling man

Jean Lavoie pleaded guilty in August, 2023 to beating his 72-year-old neighbour, Gabriel Paul Richards, to death
Today marks the tragic anniversary of Renée Sweeney’s murder

Today marks the tragic anniversary of Renée Sweeney’s murder

On the anniversary of her sister’s death, Kim Sweeney tells Sudbury.com the fear that violence brought to her family will never leave her
Man facing three murder charges will wait longer to see trial

Man facing three murder charges will wait longer to see trial

Joel Roy is charged in three Sudbury murders and escaped Sudbury District Jail last year. In court Jan. 11, Roy’s attorney asked for more time, which was granted
Man convicted in Walmart shooting adds 12 months to sentence

Man convicted in Walmart shooting adds 12 months to sentence

Already serving five years for the shooting at a New Sudbury Walmart, Kaden Graham answered to charges stemming from a 2022 attack on his partner’s face, the result of a ‘fit of jealousy’
Sudbury man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Sudbury man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Raymond Stargratt was sentenced to 20 months in a correctional treatment centre after pleading guilty to charges relating to child sexual abuse material
Robert Steven Wright in North Bay court today for new charges

Robert Steven Wright in North Bay court today for new charges

Wright told the court he had secured Toronto lawyer Joseph Wilkinson and will be back in court Feb. 28
Detective says alleged human trafficking victim shared ‘concerning’ info

Detective says alleged human trafficking victim shared ‘concerning’ info

Defence questioned GSPS Det.-Cst. Stephen Bradley regarding his investigation of Paul Castonguay, who has been charged with trafficking in persons under 18, material benefit from sexual services and several counts of assault
Police seize $16K in drugs, loaded handgun, in search warrant

Police seize $16K in drugs, loaded handgun, in search warrant

Police have arrested two of three suspects in an alleged Sept. 16 home invasion on Bruce Avenue, with Andre Martel, 39, remaining at large
Trial postponed again for man charged with human trafficking

Trial postponed again for man charged with human trafficking

‘This is entirely the defendant’s fault,’ said Justice Pierre Bradley in Sudbury court Dec. 15
Robert Steven Wright faces new investigation

Robert Steven Wright faces new investigation

Now incarcerated for the second-degree murder of Renée Sweeney, Wright is also under investigation by North Bay Police Service