Judge notes drugs were 'destined for vulnerable members of our community' in handing down sentence
A local woman has been imprisoned for three years for "very serious" drug offences, involving fentanyl, crystal meth and cocaine.
"The harm these types of drugs, especially fentanyl, have caused in our local community has been devastating." Fentanyl "is an extremely dangerous, highly addictive" drug that is killing people at an alarming rate across the province and even more in this community, she said. On Friday, the judge said she is unable to conclude that sentence is within the appropriate range in these circumstances.Jones's conduct and role in the offences wasn't minimal, Rasaiah said.
Jones was charged March 3, 2020 when police executed a warrant at her residence after receiving information that she was selling drugs from her home. In addition to the drug offences, Jones also was convicted of possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of the proceeds of crime under S5,000."I truly admire and respect the steps" you have taken, changes you have made and rehabilitation efforts sustained in the last year, the judge told Jones and her family members, who were in court to support her.
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