Sarnia Police Chief Phil Nelson (BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves)Sarnia Police Chief Phil Nelson (BlackburnNews.com photo by Stephanie Chaves)
Sarnia

Police Chief Reacts To Trial Move

An Ontario Superior Court Justice has ordered the trial of the two accused in the murder of school teacher Noelle Paquette be held outside Sarnia-Lambton.

Justice Bruce Thomas cited several reasons in his decision including courthouse security and space limitations.

Sarnia Police Chief Phil Nelson says security has been enhanced considerably over the years including installation of a magnetometer in the entrance.

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The trial of 21-year-old Michael MacGregor and 33-year-old Tanya Bogdanovich is scheduled to begin April 4, 2016 and last four months.

The new venue has yet to be decided.

27-year-old Noelle Paquette was found in a woodlot off Mandaumin Rd. January 2, 2013 after she had gone missing following a New Years Eve party in downtown Sarnia.

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