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By Nigel Maxwell

Community safety

Man accused of pointing gun at Prince Albert family avoids jail time

Mar 29, 2022 | 5:00 PM

A man responsible for causing a Prince Albert family to move said he was sorry prior to receiving a six-month conditional sentence order followed by six months probation.

Waylon Samuel Laliberte appeared in person Tuesday morning at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Speaking on Laliberte’s behalf, legal aid lawyer Angus McLean entered a guilty plea to uttering threats to cause bodily harm, as well as one charge related to a breach of a previous court order.

The case dates back to the evening of June 13, 2020, when the complainant and his family had stopped at an intersection in the city’s midtown area. The driver’s window was down and standing across the street was Laliberte who, according to the complainant, held up what appeared to be handgun, and pointed it at the car. Laliberte was also heard uttering something that could not be comprehended.

Laliberte was located soon after by police, and when searched was found to have ammunition in the pocket of his jeans. After an extensive search by officers, the alleged gun was not found but, because Laliberte was under a court condition at the time not to possess ammunition, he was promptly arrested.

When interviewed by police Laliberte denied having a gun, and described how he had made his hand in the shape of a gun. He also explained he had done that because he felt threatened.

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Crown lawyer Kristen Hubbard explained the incident had a big impact on the family, noting their decision to move to a different location in the city.

Judge B. Mitchell also noted the emotional and physical costs the family endured as a result of leaving and selling the long-time family home.

When offered the opportunity to speak, Laliberte acknowledged the victim, who was also sitting in the courtroom.

“I just wanted to apologize for making him feel scared,” he said.

Laliberte’s sentence, which represented a joint submission by the Crown and defence, means he can serve it in the community so long as he does not breach any of his conditions, which includes a curfew from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; attending counseling for anger management; keeping the peace; and completing 15 hours of community service by Aug. 29.

The victim, who was visibly frustrated by the outcome, left the courtroom prior to the conclusion of the hearing.

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