A man facing weapons and uttering threats charges in connection to a March incident in North Battleford has been released under a number of strict conditions.
Arlo McDermott, 29, has been released on a recognizance of $1,000 following his bail hearing Monday.
In North Battleford Provincial Court, Judge Dan O'Hanlon agreed to McDermott's release on a number of conditions. McDermott is to reside at a supported living facility in Saskatoon and is being placed under a strict curfew between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Other conditions include abstaining from alcohol, other intoxicants or illegal drugs, no-contact clauses involving the alleged victims and ammunition and explosive substances prohibitions. He is also not allowed to be within 100 kilometers of the Battlefords except for court appearances or pre-arranged appointments with counsel, and is barred from attending the residences, places of employment or places of education of the alleged victims.
McDermott faces numerous charges stemming from a March 17 alleged incident at a residence in North Battleford. He is charged with using a firearm while attempting assault and uttering threats, pointing a firearm, carrying a weapon for a purpose dangerous to public peace, two counts of uttering threats, unauthorized possession of a firearm, assault and mischief.
He had been held in remand in Saskatoon and had appeared by closed-circuit television in North Battleford provincial court Monday before Judge O'Hanlon.
The Crown had opposed the release citing concerns about monitoring the accused. However, Judge O'Hanlon did not find sufficient reason to continue to hold McDermott in custody.
The next court appearance for McDermott is April 26 in North Battleford. Defence counsel indicated during Monday's show cause hearing that McDermott intended to plead not guilty and proceed to a trial.
