Owen Daniel MacDonald, 26, was sentenced on June 19 in provincial court in Georgetown to a total of 120 days in jail for assault and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. Photo by File /The GuardianArticle contentA P.E.I. man who assaulted and drove dangerously causing bodily harm to a female relative has been sentenced to a total of 120 days in jail.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 contentOwen Daniel MacDonald, 26, of Albion Cross, appeared in provincial court in Georgetown on June 19 for sentencing for dangerous driving causing bodily harm and common assault. MacDonald had also been previously charged with attempted murder but that allegation was stayed by the Crown. MacDonald was represented in court by defence lawyer Ben Campbell.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe factsArticle contentAccording to an agreed statement of facts, on Nov. 30, 2024, MacDonald’s female cousin went to the Montague RCMP detachment to report an assault two days earlier but was unsure if she wanted to provide a formal statement or have charges pursued. Bruising around the victim’s right eye, arms and neck was photographed by police in case she later changed her mind. Police also noticed that she was walking with a limp. The woman left the detachment without providing a statement.Article contentOn Dec. 10, she contacted the RCMP and returned to the detachment and this time gave a formal statement to police. She said that on Nov. 28, 2024, she and MacDonald were at their grandmother’s house and got into an argument. They made amends and decided to go for a drive in his Jeep to Greenwich.Article contentWhile at Greenwich, they had a long conversation about their family and past traumas. They argued again and the victim asked MacDonald to drive her home. MacDonald appeared upset by the woman’s comments and her request to go home. He began talking about being sent by God, that he was an angel and that God guides his actions. This worried the woman, who based on GPS data in her cellphone, realized they were driving in a different direction than her home address. She pleaded with MacDonald to take her home.Article contentArticle contentMacDonald’s vehicle was accelerating toward a sharp turn in the road at a high rate of speed, which prompted the woman to yell at him to slow down and take the turn at a safer speed. MacDonald did not slow down and instead took his eyes off the road and stared at the woman as he took the turn.Article contentArticle contentMacDonald completed the turn without causing an accident and said he was able to do so because God had guided him through the process. The woman said she was scared and demanded that MacDonald take her home immediately or else she would call the police.Article contentMacDonald abruptly stopped and began pushing and striking at the woman to exit the vehicle. The woman was half outside the vehicle and collecting her belongings when MacDonald accelerated and sped away. In doing so, the vehicle struck the woman and injured her leg and hand. MacDonald drove away and left the woman behind and alone. An older couple eventually stopped and drove her home.
P.E.I. man gets jail for dangerous driving causing bodily harm, assault
