List of Convicted Stalkers in Canada
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Bevin van Liempt
Year Sentenced: 2026
Charges: Criminal harassment and breaches of court orders.
Court Location: Abbotsford Provincial Court, BC.
Offender’s Actions: Van Liempt, a former music teacher, pursued two 17-year-old students with repeated and unwanted emails after expressing romantic interest in them. Even after both girls clearly told him they were not interested and asked him to stop, he continued contacting them over a period of months, including sending dozens of messages and suggesting he was waiting for one of them to turn 18.
Impact on Victim: Both victims reported feeling frightened, overwhelmed, and unable to escape the ongoing contact. The repeated messages caused significant emotional distress and forced the girls to involve their families and police because they no longer felt safe handling the situation on their own.
Sentence Summary: Sentenced to approximately 2 years of further incarceration followed by a lengthy 3-year probation period with strict "no-contact" and electronic monitoring conditions.
Matthew Edward Williams
Year Sentenced: 2025
Charges: Criminal harassment, stalking, mischief and multiple counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.
Court Location: Calgary Alberta Provincial Court
Offender’s Actions: Williams engaged in a prolonged pattern of harassment against women he met through dating and escort websites, often using fake names, false photos, and multiple phone numbers to continue contacting them after they blocked him. He repeatedly threatened women with violence, created new identities to avoid detection, and continued the behaviour despite release orders, and court conditions.
Impact on Victim: The victims were left living in fear after receiving repeated messages threatening physical harm and death, often from multiple numbers after trying to cut off contact. Several women reported feeling unsafe in their own homes and everyday lives because the harassment was persistent, unpredictable.
Sentence Summary: Williams was sentenced to 2 years of probation and received a firearms prohibition. He also pleaded guilty to an additional charge of threatening to cause death or bodily harm.
Yakup Cetin
Year Sentenced: 2024
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: British Columbia Provincial Court.
Offender’s Actions: Cetin engaged in a prolonged pattern of unwanted contact and surveillance toward the victim. Even after being clearly warned by both the victim and police to stop, he continued to follow her, approach her, and attempt to communicate with her. His actions showed an obsessive fixation on the victim and a refusal to respect her boundaries or police intervention.
Impact on Victim: The victim lived in a constant state of fear and hypervigilance, worried that Cetin’s behaviour could escalate into physical harm. She no longer felt safe in her daily routines and remained alert whenever she left home. The harassment also placed significant strain on her family, who had to adjust their lives around the ongoing safety concerns.
Sentence Summary: June 2024, Cetin was sentenced to 3 years (36 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of probation.
Andrew Jonathan Michael Shaw
Year Sentenced: 2024
Charges: Criminal harassment
Court Location: Kamloops Provincial Court
Offender’s Actions: Shaw engaged in an incessant and escalating campaign of harassment against his former partner after their relationship ended. Over a prolonged period, he repeatedly contacted her, followed her, showed up unexpectedly at places she frequented, and refused to stop despite clear attempts by the victim to cut off contact and avoid him.
Impact on Victim: The victim described living in a state of constant fear and anxiety because she never knew when Shaw would appear or contact her again. The ongoing harassment disrupted her daily life, left her feeling unsafe in public and at home, and caused significant emotional distress that continued long after the relationship ended.
Sentence Summary: Shaw was sentenced to 1 year in prison. The court found a custodial sentence was necessary to protect the victim.
Jordan Glen McIntosh
Year Sentenced: 2024
Charges: Criminal harassment and multiple counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
Court Location: Vancouver Provincial Court, British Columbia.
Offender’s Actions: Following an initial conviction for stalking, McIntosh repeatedly violated his "no-contact" orders. He used social media and third parties to continue his harassment, demonstrating a refusal to abide by judicial boundaries.
Impact on Victim: The victim faced "re-traumatization" with every breach. The persistent nature of the harassment led to a feeling of hopelessness and the belief that the legal system could not effectively stop the offender’s obsession.
Sentence Summary: Received a prison sentence for the breaches, followed by a restructured probation order with intensified supervision.
Bubba Christopher Pollock
Year Sentenced: 2024
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice, Windsor
Offender’s Actions: Pollock engaged in a prolonged pattern of harassment toward a local advocate following an online dispute over a public community event. In June 2023, he drove from another city to Windsor and entered the hospital room of the victim’s dying father, taking a selfie beside him while he was unconscious and later posting it online, despite having no relationship to the family.
Impact on Victim: The victim told the court that Pollock’s actions “changed the course of her life forever” and left her unable to properly grieve the loss of her father. The harassment caused significant emotional trauma, fear, and ongoing distress, leaving her feeling that her family’s most vulnerable moment had been deliberately exploited.
Sentence Summary: Pollock was sentenced to 60 days in jail followed by 3 years of probation. He was also ordered to pay $1,900 in restitution.
Jennifer Plantz
Year Sentenced: 2024
Charges: Criminal harassment and assault
Court Location: Winnipeg Provincial Court
Offender’s Actions: Jennifer Plantz engaged in a prolonged three-year campaign of harassment against a man she had met only once through an online dating app. She repeatedly filed more than 20 false police complaints accusing him of stalking, assault, and sexual assault, attended his apartment building, impersonated other people to contact him, and even caused him to be arrested multiple times despite knowing the allegations were false.
Impact on Victim: The victim described the experience as a “living nightmare” that completely upended his life. As a result of Plantz’s actions, he was arrested three times, spent three nights in jail, moved three times to try to escape her, and developed significant anxiety and fear about answering the phone, opening the door, or going out in public.
Sentence Summary: Plantz pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a 15-month conditional sentence to be served in the community under house arrest.
David Crowe
Year Sentenced: 2023
Charges: Criminal Harassment
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice, Stratford
Offender’s Actions: The offender carried out a prolonged and relentless barrage of unwanted phone calls and messages, demonstrating an obsessive focus on controlling and monitoring the victim’s life. He also hired a person through Kijiji to impersonate a lawyer in court, deliberately misleading the judge in an attempt to delay the criminal harassment proceedings.
Impact on the Victim: The offender’s actions left the victim living in constant fear and hyper-vigilance, causing significant long-term emotional exhaustion and a complete loss of personal safety. The attempt to deceive the court prolonged the victim’s ordeal and forced them to change daily routines, communication habits, and other aspects of their life in order to stay safe.
Sentence Summary: Received sentence for time served and 12 months of probation with strict no-contact conditions.
Aydin Coban
Year Sentenced: 2022
Charges: Extortion, criminal harassment, communication with a young person to commit a sexual offence, and possession and distribution of child pornography.
Court Location: Supreme Court of British Columbia in New Westminster, BC.
Offender’s Actions: Coban engaged in a prolonged online campaign targeting Amanda Todd over several years, beginning when she was only 12 years old. Using fake identities and numerous online accounts, he manipulated, threatened, and repeatedly contacted her, shared intimate images of her, and continued to extort and harass her after she tried to cut off contact and move on with her life.
Impact on Victim: Amanda Todd lived in constant fear, anxiety, and emotional distress as a result of the ongoing harassment and blackmail. The continued threats and humiliation severely affected her mental health, disrupted her schooling and relationships, and left her feeling unable to escape the offender’s actions. A month before taking her own life, Amanda Todd posted a viral video on YouTube to share her experience of being blackmailed, being harassed, being bullied and physically assaulted.
Sentence Summary: Coban was sentenced to 13 years in prison by the B.C. Supreme Court in October 2022. The judge imposed a harsher sentence because of the length of the harassment, the broad distribution of the images, and Coban’s lack of remorse.
James Alfred Finch
Year Sentenced: 2022
Charges: Criminal harassment and watching and besetting
Court Location: Lethbridge Provincial Court
Offender’s Actions: Finch engaged in a prolonged pattern of unwanted and escalating contact toward a woman he did not know. He repeatedly sent her Facebook messages and text messages over several months, became angry when she rejected him, and later appeared outside her home, where he was caught looking through a window in her backyard.
Impact on Victim: The victim reported feeling frightened and increasingly unsafe as Finch’s behaviour escalated. The persistent messages, combined with his appearance outside her home, left her fearing for her safety and unable to feel secure in her own residence.
Sentence Summary: Finch received a 9-month conditional sentence to be served in the community, followed by 15 months of probation.
Gianluigi Derossi
Charges: Four counts of fraud, one count of perjury, and one count of breaching a recognizance.
Court Location: Provincial Court of British Columbia, New Westminster
Offender’s Actions: Gianluigi Derossi, also known as Reza Moeinian, engaged in a prolonged pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour toward Stephanie Forster after their separation. Despite being subject to a protection order that prohibited him from contacting her or attending her home, workplace, or school, he allegedly continued to torment her, repeatedly breached his conditions, and used tracking technology and other means to monitor and locate her
Impact on Victim: Stephanie Forster took extensive steps to protect herself after the relationship ended. She obtained a protection order, changed her phone number, moved three times and endured months of fear, stalking, and ongoing breaches of the protection order. She lived in constant fear and frustration, feeling that the system was failing to protect her even though she had done everything she was told to do. Stephanie Forster found and removed an Apple AirTag from her vehicle, and had arranged for police to search her car again for possible tracking devices the day after she was killed.
Case Outcome: Derossi was identified by police as the main suspect in Forster’s death, but he died by suicide two days later during a traffic stop before he could stand trial.
Saranjeet Singh
Year Sentenced: 2022
Charges: Six counts of criminal harassment relating to 12 different complainants
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice in London, Ontario
Offender’s Actions: Singh engaged in a prolonged pattern of stalking directed at numerous women in London, Ontario, particularly in the area around Western University. He repeatedly followed women, watched them for extended periods, and continued the behaviour even after being arrested and released. Additional charges involved 12 victims.
Impact on Victim: The victims described feeling frightened, unsafe, and constantly on edge because they believed they were being watched and followed. Several women changed their routines and sought help from police because they no longer felt safe walking alone or near the university campus.
Sentence Summary: Singh received a suspended sentence with three years’ probation, strict no-contact restrictions, and may face deportation.
Kenneth "Ken" Carter
Year Sentenced: 2020
Charges: Criminal harassment
Court Location: Calgary Court of Queen’s Bench
Offender’s Actions: Carter carried out a lengthy and highly organized campaign of stalking and harassment against his former girlfriend during an acrimonious custody dispute. Over many months, he hired a private investigator and several police officers to secretly follow her, place a GPS tracker on her vehicle, monitor her movements, obtain private information about her, and contact people in her life in an effort to keep her under constant surveillance and control.
Impact on Victim: The victim was subjected to an extraordinary and ongoing invasion of her privacy, leaving her feeling as though she could never escape being watched. The constant monitoring and knowledge that multiple people had been enlisted to track her caused significant fear, anxiety, and emotional distress, disrupting her daily routines and leaving her unable to feel safe in her own community.
Sentence Summary: Carter was sentenced to 3 years in prison. The court found that the sustained nature of the stalking, including the involvement of former police officers, made a custodial sentence necessary.
Steve and Heather Walton
Year Sentenced: 2020
Charges: Criminal harassment, bribery of police officers, and improper storage of a firearm
Court Location: Calgary Court of Queen’s Bench
Offender’s Actions: Former Calgary police detective Steve Walton and his wife, Heather Walton, took part in an organized campaign to harass a Calgary businessman’s former partner during an ongoing custody dispute. Steve Walton hired serving Calgary police officers to conduct surveillance and obtain confidential police information, while Heather Walton assisted in arranging and paying for access to police databases and surveillance activities over a period of months.
Impact on Victim: The victim learned that she had been secretly followed and monitored using the resources of the police service, leaving her feeling deeply unsafe and violated. The harassment caused significant fear, emotional distress, and an ongoing loss of trust because the people involved included former and current police officers who were supposed to protect the public.
Sentence Summary: Steve Walton was sentenced to 3 years in federal prison. Heather Walton received a 15-month conditional sentence to be served in the community under strict house arrest.
Amanda Mae Wowk
Year Sentenced: 2019
Charges: Criminal harassment and fraudulent impersonation.
Court Location: Edmonton Provincial Court
Offender’s Actions: Wowk engaged in a prolonged and obsessive campaign of harassment against her former coach and his wife. Over a period of months, she sent a barrage of messages falsely accusing the coach of infidelity, impersonated other people online, and repeatedly attempted to interfere with the couple’s relationship and daily lives.
Impact on Victim: The victims described feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and unable to escape the ongoing contact. The relentless messages and impersonation created significant emotional distress, damaged their sense of safety, and disrupted both their personal and professional lives.
Sentence Summary: Wowk was sentenced to 1 year in prison. The court found that her conduct imposed a sentence to reflect her prolonged harassment and deception.
Darren Ross Noddle
Year Sentenced: 2018
Charges: Criminal harassment and breach of recognizance.
Court Location: Provincial Court of British Columbia, Victoria.
Offender’s Actions: The offender was a serial harasser who targeted women he barely knew, often becoming fixated on them after only limited contact. He sent hundreds of graphic and threatening emails intended to intimidate and control his victims. Even after being placed under court-ordered bans, he continued the harassment, showing a complete disregard for both the victims and the court.
Impact on Victim: The victims described the offender’s actions as “soul-destroying” because of the lasting emotional harm they caused. One victim said the fear was so overwhelming that she could not walk to her car alone for years. The harassment left the victims living in constant anxiety and fear for their safety.
Sentence Summary: Sentenced to approximately 2.5 in prison, reflecting his history of non-compliance.
Patrick Henry Fox
Year Sentenced: 2017
Charges: Criminal harassment and firearms offenses.
Court Location: British Columbia Supreme Court, Vancouver.
Offender’s Actions: Fox created a malicious website dedicated to attacking and “destroying” his ex-wife’s life, using it to spread harmful accusations and personal information about her. He also sent thousands of emails to her employers, friends, and acquaintances in an ongoing effort to ruin her reputation, isolate her, and leave her financially destitute. The campaign continued over a lengthy period of time and reflected an obsession to control and long after the relationship had ended.
Impact on Victim: The victim moved to another country and changed her name in an attempt to escape the harassment, yet Fox continued to find and target her. She described his actions as a “slow-motion execution” of her reputation and sanity, leaving her living in constant fear, emotional distress, and a profound loss of safety.
Sentence Summary: Sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison followed by 3 years of probation. (Note: He was later declared a Dangerous Offender).
Darrin Sim
Year Sentenced: 2015
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice, Ottawa Region.
Offender’s Actions: Sim relentlessly harassed a former colleague through repeated messages, unwanted contact, and ongoing monitoring of the victim’s activities. He refused to accept the end of their professional and social acquaintance, continuing the behaviour despite clear indications that his attention was unwanted and causing distress.
Impact on Victim: The victim suffered severe emotional trauma as a result of the ongoing harassment and constant fear of further contact. To protect their safety and peace of mind, the victim was forced to make significant lifestyle changes, including altering routines and avoiding places where Sim might appear.
Sentence Summary: The offender was sentenced to prison, followed by 3 years of probation with strict conditions, including no contact with the victim.
Damany Skeene
Year Sentenced: 2015
Charges: Criminal harassment and uttering threats
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice
Offender’s Actions: Skeene engaged in a prolonged campaign of online harassment directed at Michelle Rempel MP through Twitter and other online communications. He repeatedly sent threatening and disturbing messages, including violent threats, over an extended period despite it being clear the contact was unwanted and causing significant concern.
Impact on Victim: Michelle Rempel MP later described the harassment as frightening and said it left her concerned for her safety. The repeated online threats created ongoing anxiety and forced her to take the communications seriously because of the escalating and persistent nature of the messages.
Sentence Summary: Skeene was sentenced to 6 months of house arrest, followed by conditions to stay away from Rempel, the Conservative Party, and Parliament Hill.
Kathryn Wade
Year Sentenced: 2016
Charges: Criminal harassment
Court Location: Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, Saskatchewan.
Offender’s Actions: Kathryn Wade engaged in a prolonged campaign of harassment directed at her adult son. She repeatedly sent persistent and unwanted emails despite knowing the contact was unwelcome, continuing the behaviour over an extended period.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced ongoing fear, stress, and emotional exhaustion because of the repeated communications. The persistent nature of the harassment affected his peace of mind and left him feeling unable to escape the offender’s attention.
Sentence Summary: Wade received a suspended sentence with probation. The court allowed her to remain in the community but imposed conditions intended to prevent any further harassment.
Robert Wall
Year Sentenced: 2013
Charges: Criminal harassment and break and enter.
Court Location: Court of Queen’s Bench, Saskatchewan.
Offender’s Actions: Wall broke into the victim’s home and engaged in persistent stalking behaviours that demonstrated an escalating fixation and a high risk of violence. His actions went far beyond unwanted contact, creating an atmosphere of intimidation and fear even inside the victim’s own home.
Impact on Victim: The victim suffered severe psychological trauma and experienced a lasting loss of safety and security within their home. Even after the incidents ended, the victim continued to live with fear, anxiety, and the feeling that nowhere was truly safe.
Sentence Summary: Wall was sentenced to 4 months in prison, followed by 1 year of probation, ordered to have no contact with the victim, and fined.
Vineet Kapoor
Year Sentenced: 2012
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Calgary Provincial Court, Alberta.
Offender’s Actions: The offender engaged in obsessive stalking by repeatedly sending unwanted gifts and letters and physically following the victim. This pattern of behaviour became increasingly intrusive over time, demonstrating a fixation that left the victim feeling constantly watched and unable to escape the unwanted attention.
Impact on Victim: The victim described feeling suffocated and unsafe as the offender’s actions invaded nearly every aspect of daily life. The ongoing stalking caused significant anxiety and fear, leaving the victim constantly on edge and reluctant to go about normal routines.
Sentence Summary: The offender was sentenced to 9 months in prison, followed by 18 months of probation. The sentence also included a no-contact order.
Andrew Hildebrandt
Year Sentenced: 2012
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice.
Offender’s Actions: The offender engaged in a prolonged campaign of harassment against a former partner, repeatedly refusing to respect the end of the relationship. Over time, the behaviour became increasingly persistent and intrusive, creating an ongoing pattern of intimidation and emotional control.
Impact on Victim: The victim suffered long-term psychological trauma as a result of the prolonged harassment. Even after the behaviour stopped, the victim continued to struggle with fear, anxiety, and the lasting emotional effects of living under constant stress.
Sentence Summary: The offender’s sentence was reduced on appeal to a conditional sentence of 12 months to be served in the community, followed by probation.
Robert Douglas Frank
Year Sentenced: 2012
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Dartmouth Provincial Court, Nova Scotia.
Offender’s Actions: The offender repeatedly contacted the victim despite previous warnings to stop, demonstrating a persistent and escalating pattern of obsession. As the unwanted communications continued, the behaviour became increasingly intrusive and showed a disregard for the victim’s boundaries and sense of safety.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced significant emotional distress, anxiety, and a growing fear that the contact would not end. The ongoing harassment also led to social withdrawal, causing the victim to isolate themselves and change aspects of their daily life to feel safer.
Sentence Summary: The offender received a total sentence of 18 months in prison, followed by 3 years of probation. After credit for time already spent in custody.
Donald Albert May
Year Sentenced: 2012
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice.
Offender’s Actions: The offender targeted the victim with repeated threatening communications and acts of surveillance designed to intimidate and control. The behaviour created the impression that the victim was constantly being watched and that the threats could escalate into real violence at any time.
Impact on Victim: The victim lived with a persistent fear of physical harm and became increasingly anxious about their safety. The ongoing intimidation affected daily life, leaving the victim constantly alert and fearful whenever they left home or were alone.
Sentence Summary: May’s conviction was replaced with a conditional discharge and 12 months of probation.
Brandon Frank Regula
Year Sentenced: 2012
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Alberta.
Offender’s Actions: Brendan Frank Regula engaged in a prolonged pattern of criminal harassment toward the victim following the breakdown of their relationship. He repeatedly contacted and pursued the victim despite knowing the attention was unwanted, showing an ongoing refusal to respect boundaries.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced significant fear and emotional distress as a result of the repeated and intrusive conduct. The harassment disrupted the victim’s daily life and sense of security, leaving them feeling constantly anxious and unsafe.
Sentence Summary: Regula received a suspended sentence with probation. The court imposed strict conditions, including no contact with the victim, to prevent any further harassment.
Giovanni Palumbo
Year Sentenced: 2011
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Old City Hall Courthouse, Toronto.
Offender’s Actions: Palumbo stalked Shania Twain over an extended period, appearing at award shows, outside venues, and even near her family’s home. He sent numerous letters and messages claiming that the two shared a special relationship, despite having no real connection to her. His behaviour became increasingly intrusive and persistent, reflecting a delusional fixation that caused growing concern for the victim’s safety.
Impact on Victim: Shania Twain testified that the stalking left her feeling unsafe everywhere she went, including while performing on stage. The constant fear of Palumbo appearing unexpectedly caused significant emotional distress and anxiety. As a result, she was forced to greatly increase her personal security and make major changes to her daily life and public appearances.
Sentence Summary: Time served (several months) and 3 years of probation with an order to stay away from the victim.
Daniel David Rehn Morton
Year Sentenced: 2011
Charges: Criminal harassment
Court Location: Court of Appeal of Alberta, Edmonton
Offender’s Actions: Morton engaged in a persistent pattern of criminal harassment toward the victim over an extended period of time. He repeatedly contacted and followed the victim despite clear indications that the contact was unwanted, demonstrating an ongoing refusal to respect boundaries.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced significant fear and emotional distress because of the repeated harassment. The ongoing conduct affected the victim’s daily life and sense of safety, leaving them feeling constantly targeted and anxious.
Sentence Summary: Morton received a custodial sentence followed by a lengthy period of probation. The court also imposed strict no-contact conditions to protect the victim.
George Charles Elizee
Year Sentenced: 2010, with the sentence a Long-Term Offender designation.
Charges: Criminal harassment, assault causing bodily harm, uttering threats, breach of probation.
Court Location: Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Offender’s Actions: Elizee engaged in a prolonged pattern of criminal harassment and domestic violence against former partners over a number of years. His conduct included repeated unwanted contact, threats, physical violence, and persistent disregard for court orders, creating an escalating pattern of intimidation and control. Even after police involvement and court-imposed conditions, he continued the behaviour, demonstrating an ongoing refusal to respect boundaries or comply with legal restrictions.
Impact on Victim: The victims experienced significant fear, emotional trauma, and ongoing concern for their safety as a result of Elizee’s conduct. The repeated harassment and violence left them feeling constantly unsafe and affected their ability to live normal daily lives without fear of further contact. Over time, the victims became increasingly fearful and anxious, with the persistent pattern of behaviour undermining their sense of security and peace of mind.
Sentence Summary: Elizee received a 5-year prison sentence followed by a 10-year Long-Term Supervision Order after being designated a Long-Term Offender.
Lloyd Pletz
Year Sentenced: 2010
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Saskatchewan (Appeal at Court of Queen’s Bench).
Offender’s Actions: The offender repeatedly subjected the victim to unwanted communication and ongoing monitoring, refusing to respect the victim’s attempts to end contact. Over time, the behaviour became increasingly intrusive and persistent, leaving the victim with the feeling that they were constantly being watched.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced a heightened state of fear and anxiety as a result of the ongoing harassment. The repeated contact and monitoring created a constant sense of unease that affected the victim’s daily life and overall feeling of safety.
Sentence Summary: The offender received a conditional sentence order. Conditions included no contact with the victim and restrictions designed to prevent any further harassment.
Ronald Lauzon
Year Sentenced: 2009
Charges: Criminal Harassment
Court Location: Ontario Court of Justice, Ottawa, Ontario
Offender’s Actions: The offender engaged in a persistent pattern of following the victim and sending numerous unwanted communications after their relationship ended. He repeatedly appeared at the victim’s home and other locations she frequented, demonstrating a total refusal to respect her boundaries. Despite being told to stop, he continued to track her movements and force his presence into her life.
Impact on the Victim: The victim suffered significant emotional distress and lived in constant fear for her personal safety. The offender’s "shadowing" caused her to feel trapped and hyper-vigilant, forcing her to change her daily routines and social habits to avoid him. This psychological toll resulted in a diminished quality of life and a profound loss of peace of mind.
Sentence Summary: The court granted a Suspended Sentence with a 2-year Probation Order. The judge prioritized rehabilitation and monitoring, requiring Lauzon to attend mandatory counseling and strictly follow "no contact" orders
Glenn Patrick Devereaux
Year Sentenced: 2007
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Offender’s Actions: Patrick Devereaux engaged in persistent following and harassment of the victim over an extended period, repeatedly refusing to leave the victim alone. His behaviour became increasingly intrusive and intimidating, making it clear that he would not respect the victim’s attempts to avoid contact.
Impact on Victim: The victim lived in a constant state of fear and anxiety because of the ongoing harassment. The repeated following caused the victim to feel unsafe in daily life and constantly worried that the offender could appear at any time.
Sentence Summary: Devereaux was sentenced to a period of probation and ordered to attend counselling to address his behaviour.
Thomas Gerard Brake
Year Sentenced: 2007
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Offender’s Actions: Thomas Gerard Brake repeatedly contacted the victim despite it being clear that the communication was unwanted. His behaviour continued over time and became increasingly intrusive, showing a disregard for the victim’s attempts to be left alone.
Impact on Victim: The repeated contact disrupted the victim’s sense of peace and personal safety. The victim was left feeling anxious and uneasy, with the ongoing harassment affecting daily life and the ability to feel secure.
Sentence Summary: Brake received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation with conditions.
Jonathan Barnes
Year Sentenced: 2006
Charges: Criminal harassment, identity theft-related offences, distributing intimate images without consent, and breaching a no-contact order.
Court Location: Alberta Provincial Court
Offender’s Actions: Barnes carried out a prolonged and calculated campaign of cyberstalking against his former partner after their relationship ended. He repeatedly contacted and monitored her, stole and used her identity online, distributed intimate photographs without her consent, and continued the harassment even after being ordered by the court to stay away from her.
Impact on Victim: The victim described the experience as relentless and impossible to escape because the harassment followed her both online and in her daily life. Barnes’s actions caused significant fear, humiliation, and emotional trauma, leaving her feeling unsafe and constantly worried that he would continue targeting her.
Sentence Summary: Barnes was sentenced to 20 months in prison. The court concluded that the nature of the cyberstalking and breach of court orders, required a substantial custodial sentence.
Rachel Marsden
Year Sentenced: 2004
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: British Columbia Provincial Court.
Offender’s Actions: Marsden engaged in a prolonged pattern of unwanted and obsessive contact toward a former boyfriend after their relationship ended. Her conduct included repeated communications and behaviour that caused him to fear for his safety and demonstrated an inability to accept the end of the relationship.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced ongoing fear and anxiety because of the repeated contact and uncertainty about when it would stop. The harassment affected his sense of security and caused significant emotional distress in the victim's daily life.
Sentence Summary: Marsden received a conditional discharge and was placed on 1 year of probation. The court chose not to register a criminal conviction provided she complied with the probation conditions.
Dennis Kelly
Year Sentenced: 2004
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Offender’s Actions: The offender engaged in repeated and persistent harassment of the victim, refusing to stop despite clear indications that the contact was unwanted. The behaviour escalated over time and included actions that caused the victim to feel constantly watched, intimidated, and unable to escape the unwanted attention.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced ongoing fear and anxiety as a result of the offender’s conduct. The harassment disrupted the victim’s daily life and sense of safety, leaving them feeling vulnerable and constantly on edge.
Sentence Summary: The offender was sentenced to 30 days in jail for the criminal harassment.
Thomas Strickland
Year Sentenced: 2004
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Offender’s Actions: Strickland relentlessly pursued his former partner after their relationship ended, repeatedly calling her, showing up at her parents’ home, and later appearing at her workplace despite being ordered to stay away. He left a series of terrifying voicemail messages threatening to kill her, saying that if he could not have her, no one would, and that he would find her anywhere in the world.
Impact on Victim: The victim became so frightened of Strickland that she left the province and refused to disclose her new location in court because she feared he would find her. His actions also deeply affected her family, leaving them feeling unsafe and distressed in their own home
Sentence Summary: Strickland received a 3-year prison sentence. After credit for time served, he was ordered to spend 26 more months in a federal institution and was given a lifetime firearms ban.
Gerald James Klein
Year Sentenced: 2003 (Prison); 2010 (Banishment Order)
Charges: Criminal Harassment
Court Location: Saskatchewan Provincial Court / Court of King's Bench
Offender’s Actions: The offender conducted a 36-year stalking campaign, characterized by relentless surveillance and thousands of unwanted letters and phone calls. He used "vexatious litigation" to psychologically torment the victim, filing multiple baseless lawsuits to force her into legal confrontations. His behavior was obsessive and predatory, involving constant loitering outside her home and the homes of her relatives for decades.
Impact on the Victim: The victim lived in a state of permanent psychological siege, suffering from severe depression and physical illness due to the chronic stress. The harassment was so invasive that it triggered premature labor and multiple hospitalizations. Her life was fundamentally "shrunken," as she lost all sense of safety and was forced to navigate her daily existence under the constant shadow of the offender’s obsession.
Sentence Summary: Klein received a 3-year prison sentence in 2003, the maximum penalty at the time. Subsequent legal rulings attempted to banish him from the city of Regina.
Nicholas William Basha
Year Sentenced: 2002
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Offender’s Actions: Basha engaged in a sustained pattern of harassment, repeatedly contacting the victim despite being clearly told that the attention was unwanted. His behaviour became increasingly intrusive over time, showing a refusal to respect the victim’s boundaries or accept the end of the contact.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced significant fear and emotional distress as a result of the repeated harassment. The ongoing conduct left the victim feeling constantly targeted and unsafe, disrupting their sense of security and daily life.
Sentence Summary: The offender received 5 months imprisonment followed by probation.
Daniel Thomas Simms
Year Sentenced: 2002
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Provincial Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Offender’s Actions: The offender engaged in a repeated pattern of harassment, including persistent unwanted communication and continued contact with the victim despite clear rejection. The behaviour demonstrated a refusal to respect boundaries and a pattern of ongoing intrusion into the victim’s life.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced fear and emotional distress as a result of the ongoing conduct. The repeated nature of the harassment created a sense of being targeted and unsafe, affecting their peace of mind and daily life.
Sentence Summary: The offender received a conditional sentence (served in the community) along with probation.
Ralph Biden
Year Sentenced: 2001
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, Canada.
Offender’s Actions: The offender engaged in a targeted and sustained harassment campaign, sending multiple disparaging letters to the victim, as well as to her family, friends, and employer in an attempt to damage her reputation. He also followed the victim at home and at work, escalating the behaviour from written harassment to physical surveillance.
Impact on Victim: The conduct caused significant emotional distress and fear, particularly due to the public nature of the letters and the intrusion into multiple areas of the victim’s life. Being followed and having her reputation targeted created a loss of safety, privacy, and security, affecting both her personal and professional life.
Sentence Summary: The offender received a 6-month conditional sentence (served in the community) under strict conditions.
William George Meehan
Year Sentenced: 1998
Charges: Criminal harassment.
Court Location: Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (Trial Division), Canada.
Offender’s Actions: Meehan carried out a persistent pattern of harassment, making hundreds of unwanted phone calls despite clear rejection. His behaviour escalated when he went to the victim’s home and banged on the door for approximately two hours, refusing to leave. This shift from repeated contact to physical presence showed fixation and a disregard for boundaries.
Impact on Victim: The victim experienced significant fear and emotional distress, especially once the harassment became physical. The incident at their home caused a loss of safety in a personal space, leading to anxiety, hypervigilance, and disruption to daily life.
Sentence Summary: Meehan received a 9-month conditional sentence (served in the community) followed by probation.
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