Woman accused in suspicious packages case pleads not guilty
A 31-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to a series of charges relating to suspicious packages that had Saskatoon emergency services scrambling last week.
Alexa Emerson, also known as Amanda May Totchek, faces 15 charges relating to the incidents on Nov. 29. The counts include mischief and uttering threats.
“To say she’s disputing the allegations would be an understatement – she’s shocked,” defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle said outside Saskatoon Provincial Court Tuesday.
Pfefferle said at this stage, the “only reasonable explanation” is that his client is being framed.
The accused entered the not guilty pleas during a Dec. 6 court appearance originally slated to be a bail hearing.