An Onion Lake man pleaded not guilty today in Lloydminster Provincial Court for his part in a violent home invasion.
Riley Baptiste is charged with break and enter, point a firearm at another person, use a firearm in a careless manner, intentionally discharge a firearm in reckless manner, possession of a firearm without a license, assault with a weapon, theft over $5,000, be in a vehicle knowing it contained a firearm, and possession of a firearm for a purpose dangerous to the public.
The charges stem from an incident when two people kicked and shot a door down during a home invasion on Onion Lake Cree Nation Jan. 31, 2021.
Baptiste’s co-accused, Garth Swiftwolfe, was sentenced in April to eight years in prison.
Baptiste appeared in court from the correctional centre. He elected to be tried by provincial court judge and returns to court July 23 to set trial dates.
The charges against Baptiste haven’t been proven in court.
