The accused pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit forcible confinement.
Over an 18-month period, the accused made multiple entries to an abandoned home where he constructed a prison cell in the basement, complete with reinforced doors, sealed windows, and restraint apparatus.
The accused's plan was to kidnap and confine a specific individual, Gwen Armstrong, and demand ransom from her husband.
The court sentenced the accused to two years less a day, followed by three years probation with strict conditions including counselling and no contact orders.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence as the paramount sentencing principles.
