he former Surrey RCMP constable caught in a Creep Catchers sting has been sentenced to four months to be served in the community for breach of trust.
This will be followed 12 months probation.
Dario Devic pleaded guilty to breach of trust after he was charged following a Surrey Creep Catchers sting in 2016.
For the first two months of his sentence, he must stay at home with strict restrictions on leaving. For the second two months he must be at home between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Devic is also not allowed to consume any alcohol or drugs.
When delivering the sentence Friday, the judge said Devic is unlikely to reoffend.
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A previous charge against Devic of attempting to lure a child under the age of 16 was stayed.
His lawyer, Rishi Gill, previously argued photographs sent to Devic clearly showed an adult woman.
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The Crown was asking for a one-year conditional sentence that Devic can serve in the community.
Devic was discharged from the RCMP earlier this year and he is no longer a member.
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