Janson Bryan Baker (Supplied by RCMP)
A man facing more than 30 charges including the attempted murder of a teacher in Riverview will stay in jail until at least later this spring.
A bail hearing was set for 24-year-old Janson Bryan Baker on Wednesday but his lawyer asked the court for additional time.
The hearing was rescheduled and Baker will now return to court on May 28.
Baker faces more charges related to other incidents such as armed robbery, assault with a weapon, theft and possession of stolen property.
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murder. he remains in prison pending a bail hearing set for May 28
Baker appeared in court yesterday morning by video from Dorchester
Penitentiary, where his lawyer said he hadn’t been able to to talk to him for
various reason so he requested the case be adjourned for several weeks to
give him time to speak to his client and prepare for the hearing.
Baker’s parole was revoked following his arrest and he was held in prison for
several weeks before charges were laid in late February.
According to CBC – Baker also faces charges related to other alleged crimes
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HOME INVASION
RCMP are seeking the public’s help with the investigation into a violent home invasion in Allardville, South east of Bathurst, earlier this week. Police say shortly after midnight on Monday morning at least two armed suspects wearing ski masks entered the home on Route 160, assaulted the lone occupant inside the home and fled. The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics. Anyone with information, or who noticed suspicious activity in the area – either late Sunday or early Monday – is asked to contact the Chaleur Region RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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Chris Leger is a teacher at the school who was injured on January 5.
The Anglophone East School District has released the statement on his behalf.
The official statement from Chris Leger:
The night of January 5 was shocking, bringing to life what I’ve only seen on the news or read in fiction. Since that night, however, my family has experienced overwhelming care and support from family, friends, colleagues, and the community.
Within the first minutes, I saw how the good in the world swells when there is need, as my friend and colleague came to my aid, followed shortly after by two others. In the weeks following, our kids saw first hand the power of empathy and love through the kindness of others.
Posted: Feb 24, 2021 8:17 PM AT | Last Updated: February 25
Janson Bryan Baker has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a Riverview High School teacher in January.(RCMP)
A man accused of shooting a Riverview High School teacher has been charged with attempted murder, along with more than 30 other crimes.
Janson Bryan Baker was charged with attempting to murder Christopher Leger by discharging a firearm with the intent to kill on Jan. 5, according to a charges sheet filed by the RCMP in Moncton provincial court Wednesday.
Leger was leaving Riverview High School that evening when Baker allegedly approached him and demanded that he hand over the bag he was carrying, said the RCMP, shortly after the incident occurred.