Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Details From Search Warrants On Former Saint John Councillor

We have more technical details from the search warrants in the investigation of former Saint John common councillor Donnie Snook.

The 568-page document describes events leading from March 2011 to Snook's January arrest, including the installation of a surveillance camera on a power pole outside his home. The camera recorded who was at 575 Martha Avenue while explicit chat sessions were happening with undercover police.

On January 9th, an officer observed while all the lights were on at the home, no one answered the door. Snook was the only one inside. The chat logs from that time show a message saying "some one at the door....see you later?"'

The warrants also indicate the person sharing the explicit images was hacking into their neighbour's wi-fi connection. However, the Mac Address of the computer used to transmit them was traced to Snook's home.

The chat user promised the undercover cop "live action" in order to win his trust -- but only with their face covered, because if they were caught, "[they] would die." Cameras, computers, a tablet, phones and other electronic devices were all confiscated in the search. 

Snook's next court appearance is on March 11 when he is expected to enter a plea.

Lady Ganong Awarded Queen's Jubilee Medal

A local lady has been given a great honor from the Queen.

Diane Ganong, of St. Stephen, being presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Lieutenant Governor.

The award was given after Diane's many contributions to the community and to Canada.
Some of those contributions include Chairmanship of the Extra Mural Hospital, service on the National Alzheimer's Board, and President of UNICEF Canada.