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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.
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.
She pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including obstructing police and breaching release orders.
Her defence cited trauma from residential schools, a period of sobriety, and cultural healing practices.
Ontario Court Justice Dana Peterson acknowledged repeated violations.
The court accepted a joint recommendation, sentencing her to one day served, with 57 pre-sentence days enhanced to 80.
She must provide a DNA sample and remains in custody on unrelated charges.
Melanie Syrette, una mujer de la Primera Nación, se declaró culpable de 10 cargos después de fallar en los controles de toque de queda; sentenciada a un día de servicio con tiempo mejorado previo a la sentencia, requisito de ADN, y permanece bajo custodia por otros cargos.