Anthony L. Martial was sentenced to two months in custody after fleeing police, stealing from a Cold Lake grocery store, and obstructing a peace officer.
Honourable Judge Randy Brandt sentenced the 32-year-old Cold Lake resident to 60 days in jail after Martial pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to appear in court, theft under $5,000, breach of probation, resisting arrest, breaching conditions, and obstructing a peace officer.
His charges stem from unrelated incidences, the first taking place on June 1, 2018.
Cold Lake RCMP were contacted by No Frills after a man had been caught shoplifting at their store.
The complainant had followed the male into the parking lot and asked him to return the items. As the man refused, items were falling from his pants pockets, described St. Paul chief Crown prosecutor Jordan Kerr.
Photos of the suspect identified Martial as the culprit and he was later charged with theft under $5,000.
Martial was once again involved with Cold Lake RCMP on Oct. 4, 2018, when they received a complaint from a business owner claiming two males were peering into the windows of the business and vehicles that were on the property.
The complainant described their behaviour as "suspicious" and police responded.
The males were found behind some nearby businesses. One of the suspects was identified as Martial, who fled when police attempted to arrest him.
Kerr said Martial was quickly caught by RCMP and apprehended.
Martial's most recent charges, which relate to a June 11 incident in Bonnyville, had local RCMP attending the Bonnyville Centennial Centre parking lot, where Marjorie Nicholls, who was wanted on outstanding warrants, and a male passenger, who was later identified as Martial, were driving.
After police stopped the vehicle, Martial was told to exit the passenger's side.
Instead of complying with the officer's demands, Martial began to flee on foot.
According to Kerr, Martial was wanted on outstanding warrants at the time, which is why he ran from police.
Officers caught up with Martial and placed him under arrest.
Martial's "extensive criminal record," were what brought Kerr and Martial's counsel to a joint submission of 60 days globally.
Ed Tarrabain, acting counsel on behalf of Stephanie Oleksyn, described Martial's childhood as filled with sexual abuse, alcoholism, and family violence.
He noted, there were clear Gladue factors that could have been considered.
"I'm sorry... I do have a record and I've been in and out of the system for so long... I can't keep living like this, I'll end up dead," stated Martial.
As of his appearance in court, Martial had served 12 pre-trial days in custody.
Brandt said, "With a record like yours... if you keep getting into trouble with the law, your sentences will just keep getting longer and longer."
He added, " One way or another, you have to get off of this treadmill that you're on... Try to get yourself some help for these problems."
