A correctional supervisor charged with theft from the Drumheller Institution saw his charges withdrawn in provincial court in Drumheller.
Nathan Shandera, who was a correctional supervisor at the time, was charged in October of 2011 with possession of stolen property, possession of the proceeds of crime and theft under $5,000.
Earlier in 2011, theft of money and property from the Drumheller Institution was reported to Drumheller RCMP. The police identified a suspect and eventually the cameras matching the description of the ones missing were listed on e-Bay for sale. The cameras were purchased and were determined to be the missing property.
On Friday, January 25, Crown Prosecutor Ron Pedersen told the court that Shandera had completed the Alternative Measures Program. This is a program that allows the accused to deal with charges outside of the traditional court system. It is for those facing minor charges and, upon completion, gives them a chance at avoiding a criminal record.
Pedersen made application to withdraw charges against Shandera. Judge Grieve accepted the application.
