George Brake, the man accused of planning to execute politicians in the provincial election, has been denied bail.
Last week, the 66-year-old man was found fit to stand trial after a two-week psychiatric assessment at the Waterford Hospital. That made him eligible to seek bail, something the Crown opposed.
This afternoon, Judge Wayne Gorman agreed and denied release, saying the risk to the public was too great.
Brake was arrested on the morning of January 26 outside the office of a Deer Lake candidate after leading RCMP on a high-speed chase along the Trans-Canada Highway and through the town. Police have said they received a critical tip about Brake’s plans, but they haven’t said who called it in.
(The collection of knives seized by RCMP while arresting the suspect.)
Thirty-six different types of hunting knives were found in the cab of Brake’s pickup.
Brake faces charges of possessing weapons for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and fleeing from police. Two firearms charges were also added following a search of his residence in Shoal Brook.
He’s due back in court on Friday when he’s expected to enter a plea to the charges.
