RCMP say a major investigation that began with the murder of Dale Porter in North River in June of 2014 has concluded with the convictions of a number of people linked to biker gang activity in the province.
Porter died of multiple stab wounds outside a home in North River. Nearly five years later Allan Winfield Potter was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.
That investigation resulted in the launch of Project Bombard, an extensive organized crime investigation led by RCMP in this province.
That investigation has now concluded with the latest convictions against members of the Vikings Motorcycle Club.
They include 65-year-old Vincent Leonard Senior who was sentenced to five and half years in prison. Also convicted were 64-year-old Wayne Joseph Johnson, who was sentenced to five years, and 59-year-old James Percy Currant, who was sentenced to three and a half years.
Full list of charges:
Vincent Leonard Sr, age 65 – 5.5 years, lifetime firearms prohibition, DNA order, fine in lieu* of $33,500
• Participation in Activities of Criminal Organization Sec. 467. 11 Criminal Code (CC)
• Commission of Offence for Criminal Organization Sec 467.12 CC
• Trafficking in Controlled Drug or Substance (oxycodone) Sec. 5.1 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) – two counts
• Trafficking in Controlled Drug or Substance (cannabis resin) Sec. 5.1 CDSA
• Trafficking in Controlled Drug or Substance (cocaine) Sec. 5.1 CDSA
• Possessing Property Obtained by Crime (over $5000) Sec. 355(a) CC
Wayne Joseph Johnson, age 64 – 5 years, lifetime firearms prohibition, DNA order, fine in lieu* of $48,800
• Participation in Activities of Criminal Organization Sec. 467.11 CC
• Trafficking in Controlled Drug or Substance (cocaine) s. 5.1 CDSA – two counts
• Possession of Property Obtained By Crime (over $5000) s. 355(a) CC
James Percy Curran, age 59 – 3.5 years, lifetime firearms prohibition, fine in lieu* of $48,100
• Trafficking in Controlled Drug or Substance (cocaine) Sec. 5.1 CDSA
• Trafficking in Controlled Drug or Substance (fentanyl) Sec. 5.1 CDSA
• Possession Property Obtained By Crime (over $5000) Sec. 355(a) CC
