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Violent Criminal Sentenced

North Bay Police Service News Release ***** A man responsible for a violent crime spree on 24th Apr 2012 that involved a weapon, robbery, assaults, and sex offences was sentenced to a total of 23 years consecutive, and an additional total of 45 years

North Bay Police Service
News Release

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A man responsible for a violent crime spree on 24th Apr 2012 that involved a weapon, robbery, assaults, and sex offences was sentenced to a total of 23 years consecutive, and an additional total of 45 years that will run concurrently.


Wade Laporte 46 years had been charged with a total of 19 offences. In Oct 2013 he pled guilty to 12 offences and 7 charges were withdrawn. 

He was sentenced on Nov 4th 2013. The following is a breakdown of the sentencing.

Charges withdrawn

Two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, forcible confinement, robbery with violence, and aggravated assault.

Guilty Plea Convictions
Sexual assault                                 -         2yrs (time served)
Forcible confinement                       -         8yrs consecutive
Robbery with a weapon                   -         8yrs consecutive
Robbery with a weapon                   -         5yrs consecutive
Forcible confinement                       -         8yrs concurrent
Forcible confinement                       -         5yrs concurrent
Sexual assault with weapon             -         8yrs concurrent
Possession of a weapon dangerous  -         5yrs concurrent
Assault with a weapon                     -         5yrs concurrent
Sexual assault with a weapon          -         8yrs concurrent
Uttering threats                                -          5yrs concurrent
Uttering threats                               -          1yr concurrent

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