One of the two young people charged in regards to the death last December of 17-year old Tyson MacDonald made a virtual court appearance in Georgetown Thursday and entered guilty pleas to charges of Mischief and Obstructing Police. The crown then stayed three other charges the teen faced – including First Degree Murder; Accessory After the Fact; and Interfere With Human Remains. Sentencing is set for April 18th.
Meanwhile, there was an adjournment Thursday in the case involving the second youth charged in Tyson MacDonald’s death. That teen is facing charges of First Degree Murder and Interfering with Human Remains, and is due back in court April 18th for election and plea.
A publication ban protects the identity of the youths under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.