A Sudbury man who was previously released on house arrest for serious violent offences is now facing additional charges after allegedly violating his court-ordered conditions, according to local authorities.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service has confirmed that 33-year-old Justin St. Jean was arrested this week after investigators determined he had breached the terms of his conditional release. The accused was originally under house arrest for multiple violent offences but allegedly left his residence without authorization.
Previous Violent Charges Resurface
St. Jean was initially charged with several violent crimes that had placed him under court-ordered restrictions. The house arrest was part of his release conditions while awaiting trial for these original offences.
Police became aware of the potential breach during their ongoing monitoring of individuals under court-ordered conditions. Subsequent investigation confirmed the violation, leading to the immediate arrest of the suspect.
New Charges Filed
The accused now faces additional charges including:
- Breach of recognizance
- Violation of house arrest conditions
- Failure to comply with a judicial release order
These new charges compound the legal troubles for St. Jean, who was already navigating the court system for his initial violent offences.
Community Safety Concerns
This case highlights ongoing challenges in the justice system's monitoring of individuals released on conditions. The breach has raised questions about the effectiveness of house arrest as an alternative to incarceration for those charged with violent crimes.
Greater Sudbury Police emphasized their commitment to closely monitoring individuals under court-ordered conditions and taking immediate action when violations occur.
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing regarding the new charges. The original violent offence charges also remain before the courts as the legal proceedings continue to unfold.
