Stay of proceedings and charges withdrawn for pair accused in drug and firearms seizure
Prosecutions have ended against two of three people charged following a drug and firearms investigation in Mountain View County earlier this year.
Donna Faulkner, 43, and Kevin Leischner, 53, both of Mountain View County, had their prosecutions against them ended last month. There was a stay of proceedings for Faulkner on July 9, 2024, while all charges against Leischner were withdrawn on July 15, 2024.
According to the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service (ACPS), if at any time following the laying of charges the Crown prosecutor becomes aware there is insufficient evidence to proceed, the charges may be stayed, withdrawn or downgraded.
“Prosecutors reviewed each of these files and made the determination that the standard for prosecution was not met and as a result they ended these prosecutions,” said a statement from the ACPS.