The Edmonton Police Service has arrested and charged a self-proclaimed Freeman on the Land with intimidation of a justice system participant.
It was reported that the accused, Allan Boisjoli, 45, of Vegreville, was stopped and issued a speeding ticket by a Community Peace Officer in Beaver County, Alberta, in May 2015.
On May 25, 2015, the accused is alleged to have commenced a campaign of paper terrorism against the Peace Officer and the justice system, including but not limited to a Bill of Lading (a conclusive receipt) that held the complainant liable for $225,000 for detaining the accused and issuing the ticket.
The multi-jurisdictional investigation was concluded on Aug. 27, 2016, and Boisjoli was subsequently arrested and charged. This is the first time in Canada that law enforcement officials have laid a ‘paper terrorism’ charge against an individual claiming to be a Freeman on the Land.
“The Edmonton Police Service will continue to robustly investigate those individuals who will attempt to subvert the law,” said EPS Det. Rae Gerrard.
Boisjoli’s next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2016.
Freemen claim to be in opposition to government and the rule of law, and maintain that the only true law is their own interpretation of common law.
On May 25, 2015, the accused is alleged to have commenced a campaign of paper terrorism against the Peace Officer and the justice system, including but not limited to a Bill of Lading (a conclusive receipt) that held the complainant liable for $225,000 for detaining the accused and issuing the ticket.
The multi-jurisdictional investigation was concluded on Aug. 27, 2016, and Boisjoli was subsequently arrested and charged. This is the first time in Canada that law enforcement officials have laid a ‘paper terrorism’ charge against an individual claiming to be a Freeman on the Land.
“The Edmonton Police Service will continue to robustly investigate those individuals who will attempt to subvert the law,” said EPS Det. Rae Gerrard.
Boisjoli’s next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2016.
Freemen claim to be in opposition to government and the rule of law, and maintain that the only true law is their own interpretation of common law.