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North Battleford man handed 360-day jail sentence

A 10-year firearms prohibition accompanied sentence

NORTH BATTLEFORD - A North Battleford man arrested by the RCMP Gang Task Force last month has already been sentenced.

Jordan Pritchett, 26, pleaded guilty Aug. 16 and was sentenced to 360 days less 21 days time served. He was given a 10-year firearms prohibition. After he is released he will be on probation for 12 months.

Pritchett was charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, three counts of failing to comply various court orders, and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime.

He was arrested in July when he was driving a stolen vehicle. At the time Pritchett was in possession of a machete, bear mace, and ammunition.