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flag Melanie Syrette, a First Nation woman, pleaded guilty to 10 charges after failing curfew checks; sentenced to one day served with enhanced pre-sentence time, DNA requirement, and remains in custody on other charges.

flag Melanie Syrette, a Batchewana First Nation member, repeatedly failed curfew checks in 2025, with police unable to locate her at a Montgomery Avenue address and her claimed James Street residence not existing. flag She pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including obstructing police and breaching release orders. flag Her defence cited trauma from residential schools, a period of sobriety, and cultural healing practices. flag Ontario Court Justice Dana Peterson acknowledged repeated violations. flag The court accepted a joint recommendation, sentencing her to one day served, with 57 pre-sentence days enhanced to 80. flag She must provide a DNA sample and remains in custody on unrelated charges.

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