NORTH BATTLEFORD – The Crown agreed to Samuel Takakenew’s release Monday after he was arrested over the weekend and charged with break and enter of a dwelling house.
Judge Kevin Hill said the charge is indictable by law, which is a more serious charge and generally means more jail time if convicted.
Takakenew, 38, appeared in the prisoner’s box and waved to his mother Mavis Takakenew who sat in the front row of the gallery.
Takakenew didn’t have to put up any cash bail. He was ordered to reside in North Battleford and report to a probation officer. His matter was adjourned to Oct. 24.
Takakenew’s co-accused, 24-year-old Juanita Blackstar also appeared in the prisoner’s box and waved to Mavis Takakenew.
Court heard that Blackstar was charged with break and enter into a home on Sept. 24. Judge Hill said the charge is indictable by law.
The Crown consented to her release with no cash bail. She was ordered to stay on Moosomin First Nation and is also back in court Oct. 24.
The charges against the accused haven't been tested in court.
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