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Windows were smashed at four Melfort businesses in late January. (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
By northeastNOW Staff
Probation, restitution

Man sentenced for breaking windows at Melfort businesses

May 11, 2026 | 12:05 PM

The man charged with vandalizing several businesses in downtown Melfort has been sentenced. 

Roger Durocher pleaded guilty in Melfort Provincial Court on Monday to one count of break-and-enter, and several charges of criminal mischief.

He received a suspended sentence and a 12-month probation order, with conditions that include abstaining from drugs and alcohol. 

Court heard Durocher was high on crack cocaine in the early morning hours of Jan. 29. 

He broke windows at four businesses before trying to enter his ex-wife’s house. 

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Durocher must also pay restitution to replace the windows, a cost of more than $10,000. 

He told the court he has been sober for three months and is leaving for a job in Ontario this weekend. 

by northeastNOW Staff

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