A young man was given a 12 month probation with strict terms and ordered to pay up to $1,700 in restitution for his role in damaging cars and a home in Drumheller.
The youth, who cannot be identified due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, appeared in provincial Court in Drumheller. He pleaded guilty to a number of charges including mischief to property and taking a vehicle without permission.
The court heard how a group of three youth, on September 23 of last year, were driving throughout Drumheller in the accused’s mother’s car. Armed with a bb gun they shot out the windows of six vehicles and one residence. The cumulated damages ranged between $4,000-$5,000.
One of the other youths involved has been dealt with by the courts, and another will be returning to court next month.
The young person has no prior record. He was sentenced to 12 months probation with strict conditions, and is ordered to pay no more than $1,700 in restitution, approximately one-third of the total cost of damages.
