Ahmed Nassar, 28, was sentenced on June 9 to a total of 75 days in jail for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and urinating in the back seat of a police car. Photo by Terrence McEachern /The GuardianArticle contentA P.E.I. man who lunged at a motor vehicle with a weapon and later urinated in the back seat of a police car has received a jail sentence.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAhmed Nassar, 28, previously pleaded guilty to public mischief for causing property damage, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation. Nassar appeared in court on June 9 for sentencing by video from the Provincial Correctional Centre.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe factsArticle contentWith respect to the facts, Crown attorney John Diamond told the court that on May 9, Charlottetown police were sent to Mount Edward Road in response to a report of a man nearby carrying a knife. The complainant told police that the man was walking and had lunged at his motor vehicle on the street. While police were searching for the man, the complainant called again and reported that the man was at the entrance of the Royalty Crossing shopping mall.Article contentPolice found the suspect – Nassar – and arrested him. Nassar was searched and police found him in possession of a 7-8 inch long piece of metal with a sharp edge that resembled a knife. Nassar’s behaviour was described by police as being “very erratic,” said Diamond.Article contentWhile in the back seat of the police vehicle, Nassar’s hands were handcuffed from behind but he managed to move his hands in front of him. At that point, Nassar pulled down his pants and urinated in the back seat of the police vehicle. Police had also received a report that Nassar was on the Confederation Trial with the weapon.Article contentArticle contentCriminal recordArticle contentNassar was on probation at the time of the offences in relation to other court matters. His criminal record includes convictions for assault and possession of a dangerous weapon, said Diamond. Legal-aid lawyer Chris van Ouwerkerk noted that his client struggles with housing issues and has taken responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty.Article contentNassar had been in custody since his arrest on May 9. Nassar spoke in court and explained that he urinated in the back of the police car because he was going inside the shopping mall to use the washroom but was arrested before he could do so.Article contentSentenceArticle contentAfter hearing recommendations from Diamond and Van Ouwerkerk, Chief Judge Jeff Lantz sentenced Nassar to 60 days in jail for possession of the weapon for a dangerous purpose, 15 days consecutive for mischief for causing property damage and 29 days concurrent for breach of probation. Nasser was given 46 days of enhanced credit for time spent in pre-sentence custody.Article contentArticle contentTerrence McEachern is a justice reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached at tmceachern@postmedia.com.Article content
P.E.I. man sentenced for possession of a weapon, urinating inside police car
