The accused, Kenny Raposo, pleaded guilty to 17 criminal offences, including 10 counts of break and enter, breaches of release conditions, possession of break-in tools, obstructing justice, mischief, and theft, committed over five months, primarily motivated by a crack cocaine addiction.
The offences targeted small businesses and community hubs, causing financial loss and property damage.
The Crown and Defence presented a joint submission for an 18-month conditional sentence (adjusted to 16 months due to additional pre-sentence custody), a 3-year probation order, restitution, and a DNA order.
The court accepted the joint submission, finding it consistent with sentencing principles and not contrary to the public interest, balancing the aggravating factors of a lengthy criminal record and crime spree with significant mitigating factors, including a guilty plea, remorse, substantial rehabilitative efforts in custody, and strong family support.
