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Jail terms, probation and fines for thief and vandal in Vernon crimes

Remembrance Poppy Thief.

VERNON – In separate cases, the courts have sentenced crooks who stole charity money and vandalized parking meters in Vernon.

In November, a security camera at a pet store captured Matthew Stadel stealing a Royal Canadian Legion poppy donation box from a counter top.

The 29-year-old also stole merchandise from a drug store and a tip jar from a liquor store.

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Stadel was handed a two day jail sentence, one year probation and fined $500 in Victim Surcharge fees.

The other case deals with more than 100 parking meters being vandalized in December, costing the city about $20,000 in repairs and replacements.

Mitchell Ronald Szekely, 34, pleaded guilty to mischief.

He was sentenced to 20 days jail, one year probation and fined $100.

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Charges of theft and possessing instruments for breaking into coin devices were stayed by the prosecutor.

 

 

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