Man sentenced to time served for role in Tilbury man’s death

Helping authorities in the investigation of the killing of a Tilbury man played a significant role in the sentence of one of three people charged in his death.

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Ontario Superior Court Justice Brian Dube accepted a joint submission by the Crown and defense in imposing a sentence of time served in pre-trial custody and two years of probation for Darin Noland.

Noland, 62, was originally charged with first-degree murder along with Kimberly Price, 53, and David Trealout, 34, in the death of Henry Neudorf. The 55-year-old’s body was found on Town Line Road, north of Maple Line, near Pain Court on Jan. 12.

Noland pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of accessory after the fact to murder when appearing in Superior Court on Sept. 10. He was in court Friday for his sentencing.

Noland, who had been on house arrest with conditions prior to sentencing, was in custody for 227 days, which amounted to 331 days of credit.

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There is a publication ban on evidence heard in court as charges against Price and Realout are still before the courts.

Noting Noland has given valuable information that will provide greater tools to prosecute the case, Dube said, “He is to be given huge credit for that.”

Despite Noland’s co-operation, the emotional victim impact statements heard in court Friday indicated Neudorf’s death continues to take a heavy toll on family members and friends.

Neudorf’s daughter Rachel Neudorf said she has trouble explaining to her young son why his grandfather died.

Noting her son won’t know his grandfather past the age of three, she said, “I’m challenged to try to keep his memory alive” for her son.

Rachel Neudorf said keeping track of the ongoing court case is stressful and takes away valuable time with her family.

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She was emotional when talking about how her father won’t be able to walk her down the aisle when she gets married. She added he also won’t see any of his three grandchildren, whom he often brought up about, growing up.

“He should still be here,” she said.

Justina Gilbert said her brother’s death has greatly impacted her health.

“Physically and emotionally, I’m a wreck,” she said.

She added grievance plagues her throughout the day and has left her with insomnia.

Gilbert said she’s “horrified” when thinking about what happened to her brother.

“I’m devastated by all the things that have been taken away from him and us,” she said.

Margaret Froese said the loss of her brother caused her to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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“We are all hurting,” she said. “This has changed us forever.”

Froese said she gave her statement because “I want people to know my brother was a good man.”

Noland told the court “I’ve had to live with this.

“I do have remorse for it,” he said. “I’m sorry for what happened.”

Noland said Neudorf never did anything to him and “I have nothing against Henry.”

In addition to the two years of probation, Noland received a lifetime weapons ban and was ordered to provide a DNA sample.

Neudorf’s brother Jake Neudorf, who was among the family members in court, said he’s not happy with the sentence.

“I don’t think the court did it justice,” he said.

Jake Neudorf said Noland did what he needed to do and said what he needed to say to get a lighter sentence.

“I do hope that he does participate in a better lifestyle such as volunteer to show the people that he is remorseful,” Jake Neudorf said.

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