Daniel Desmond Crowder, 50, was released from custody while his matters are before the courts. Crowder is facing multiple charges, including allegedly using a 3-D printer to make firearm parts. Photo by Terrence McEachern /Guardian fileArticle contentA P.E.I. man charged with several offences, including using a 3D printer to manufacture firearms parts, possession of firearms for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats, has been released from custody while his matters are before the court.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 contentThe decision to release the accused – Daniel Desmond Crowder – on several conditions was made by justice of the peace Aidan Sheridan at a show cause hearing on July 23 in Charlottetown. Crowder, 50, attended the hearing by video from the Provincial Correctional Centre. He had been in custody since Feb. 25.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentChargesArticle contentCrowder is currently charged with uttering threats, possession of a weapon while prohibited, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of a prohibited weapon without a licence, firearms manufacturing and possession of computer data or a prohibited device capable of being used with a 3D printer for the purpose of manufacturing or trafficking a firearm or prohibited device.Article contentAfter hearing submissions from Crown attorney John Diamond and defence lawyer Brendan Hubley as well as testimony from two people, Sheridan released Crowder on several conditions. Hubley also presented the court with a release plan for Crowder.Article contentConditions of releaseArticle contentThe conditions of Crowder’s release include that he must keep the peace and be of good behaviour, reside at a residence in Rusticoville, be on electronic monitoring, remain in P.E.I., not drive a motor vehicle, not possess any weapons, have no access to the internet or be in possession of a device with access to the internet and not own, possesses or have access to a 3D printer.Article contentCrowder is scheduled to be back in provincial court in Charlottetown before Judge Nancy Orr on July 28.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 charged with using 3D printer to make firearms parts released from custody
