A Three Hills man, who is a former resident of Drumheller, appeared before the Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on Friday, September 8 and pleaded guilty to two breach charges.
Justin Lenfesty, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of breaching curfew conditions of a probation order, and possessing an intoxicant contrary to a release order, both stemming from a December 2022 incident.
The court heard how on December 14, 2022 at approximately 10:16 p.m., Drumheller RCMP observed a 2018 Ford F150 which crossed a median before coming to a stop and parking in the oncoming traffic lane in front of a residence in the 100 block of 2 Avenue West in Drumheller, where a male was seen leaving the residence and entering the passenger side of the vehicle.
A traffic stop was conducted and it was determined the passenger was Mr. Lenfesty, who acknowledged to RCMP he was out past his court ordered 10 p.m. curfew; an incidental search found 2.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine, contrary to release conditions to abstain from and possession of intoxicants.
Crown prosecution sought a global fine of $1,500, noting mitigating factors of an early guilty plea.
A formal Gladue report was not submitted before the courts, however, defense noted Mr. Lenfesty has an Indigenous background, and acknowledged there is a family history of residential school attendance.
The Honourable Justice K.A. Crowshoe accepted the guilty pleas and imposed a $500 fine for each plea, totalling $1,000; the victim fine surcharge was waived, and he was given six months time to pay.
Justice Crowshoe expressed it is important for Mr. Lenfesty to learn about his Indigenous background and address his cultural identity.
Remaining charges were withdrawn.

Three Hills RCMP have apprehended a wanted property crime suspect after receiving a call for service southwest of the Town of Three Hills.
On Saturday, September 23 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Three Hills RCMP responded to a suspicious male looking for fuel southwest of Three Hills. The responding officer located the vehicle and arrested an individual in possession of a stolen truck.
The male was identified as 34-year-old Simon May of Linden, and was wanted on multiple warrants for failing to comply with court orders.
“I am proud of the work and commitment from the Three Hills officers involved with catching this offender,” states Three Hills RCMP Detachment Commander Sergeant Jamie Day. “This demonstrates the importance, effectiveness, and dedication from our members. Three Hills RCMP remains fully committed in building safer communities by working in partnership with our community as well as through investigative and enforcement efforts to achieve this goal.”
The stolen vehicle was searched incidental to arrest, and officers located break and enter tools, and a weapon.
In conjunction with Airdrie Rural RCMP, a second stolen vehicle was located just outside of Linden, which was linked to numerous other break and enter and thefts throughout Kneehill County and Three Hills.
May has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, break and enter, possession of break-in instruments, three counts fail to comply with undertaking conditions, two counts breach of recognizance, and trespass at night.
Three Hills RCMP also executed three outstanding warrants--DNA warrant, disobeying order of court, and fail to comply with undertaking.
Following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing, May was remanded into custody to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Drumheller on Wednesday, September 27.