A Melville man facing a charge of criminal negligence was granted bail at the Yorkton court on Nov. 29.
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Tristan Stradeski, 22, was released on recognizance at $2000. He will be staying at his mother鈥檚 residence in Melville with a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew.
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Stradeski鈥檚 defense attorney pointed to his lack of a criminal record and his supportive family as reasons for granting him bail.
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鈥淭here is a plan in place,鈥� she said. 鈥淗e can be released to the community.鈥�
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Stradeski is charged with causing bodily harm by criminal negligence and discharging a firearm with intent.
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The Crown attorney argued that the gravity of the charges provided ample reasons to deny Stradeski bail.
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鈥淚t鈥檚 a very serious offense,鈥� he said. 鈥淗e鈥檚 definitely a flight risk.鈥�
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The presiding judge disagreed, satisfied with the defense鈥檚 plan.
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鈥淚 see the support of his family,鈥� he said.
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The judge granted Stradeski release, stating that the accused must not consume drugs or alcohol.
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On Nov. 23, an intruder attempted to break into Stradeski鈥檚 basement living quarters in Melville. Stradeski fired shots from a rifle and inadvertently wounded the resident of the floor above him.
The case has been adjourned until Dec. 11 in Melville.
