CALGARY – Students and staff at Mount Royal University still can’t believe a former president of their student association has been charged after a bank robbery.
Police took Meghan Melnyk into custody following the robbery of a southeast Servus Credit Union this past Wednesday.
She made her first court appearance via closed circuit television Friday morning.
Melnyk is accused of approaching a female teller, indicating that she had a weapon and demanding cash.
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Court documents show a butterfly knife may have been used in the incident.
It’s not the first time Melnyk has had troubles with the law.
In January 2008, she was convicted of possession of a stolen vehicle in Whitecourt and ordered to complete 150 hours of community service.
A warrant was later issued for Melnyk after she failed to complete her community service.
Melnyk was also found guilty of falsely applying for a Social Insurance Number in 2010, and fined $400.
Then in February 2011, Melnyk was charged with property fraud under $5,000.
Melnyk resigned as president of the Student’s Association of Mount Royal University (SAMRU) earlier this year following accusations of questionable conduct.
She is set to appear in court again Wednesday.
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