Accused in 'screen cutter' case, wife now charged with possession of the proceeds of crime

Richard Joseph Arsenault, accused in astring ofbreak-ins in Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall, now faces a new charge, as does his wife.

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Police have charged Arsenault, 38, and his wife Courtney Christina Arsenault, 34, both of Travellers Rest, P.E.I., with possession of the proceeds of crime.

Richard Arsenault has been held in custody since his arrest in August, while Courtney Arsenault continues to live at the couple's home.

The case has become known as the "screen cutter"case, because of the way in which the masked intruder cut his way through window screens.

Couple ordered to have no contact

While Richard Arsenault remains in custody, the couple hasbeen ordered to have no contact with each other.

Arsenault's lawyer asked the justice of the peace to put an end to that order in court on Tuesday, while Courtney Arsenault sat in the public gallery.

That matter has been adjourned until Wednesday.

Courtney Arsenault is scheduled to appear in court on the charge of possession of the proceeds of crime Oct. 20.

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