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Police watchdog concludes Mountie may have committed offence in North Okanagan collision with motorcycle
VERNON – Crown counsel is now considering charges against a Mountie involved in a motor…
Charges being considered against Mountie involved in 2015 Shuswap shooting
SALMON ARM – B.C.’s police watchdog has submitted a report to Crown counsel for consideration…
Why an overdose death in Dawson Creek is being treated differently than anywhere else
DAWSON CREEK RCMP PLAN TO HOLD DRUG DEALERS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERDOSE DEATHS KAMLOOPS – Earlier…
Investigation of alleged assault by Penticton police officer dismissed
PENTICTON - No charges will be laid against a police officer who allegedly assaulted a woman while she was in custody. An investigation conducted by the Independent Investigations Office “concluded there is no substantial likelihood that the officer … would be convicted of any offences arising from the circumstances.” In April 2014, an officer was...
No charges against Princeton cops after excessive force complaint
PRINCETON – Two RCMP officers from Princeton accused of using excessive force to subdue a drunk driving suspect earlier this year won’t face criminal charges, but the man who went to hospital still faces assault allegations. Following an investigating by the Independent Investigation Office, the Criminal Justice Branch declined to pursue criminal charges. Based on...
Penticton police officer at risk of being charged with causing injury
PENTICTON - The fate of a Penticton RCMP officer is in the hands of Crown Counsel after a complaint was filed by a woman who allegedly sustained injuries while in police custody. Chief Civilian Director Richard Rosenthal of the Independent Investigations Office filed the report after a complaint was made by the woman involved in...
Charges dropped for murderer Keith Wiens
PENTICTON - Crown Counsel dropped charges last week against an ex-RCMP officer who was found guilty of murdering his common-law wife in 2011. Keith G. Wiens, who is facing a life sentence in federal prison, was charged with breaching his restrictions. Crown prosecutor John Swanson, who was assigned the case, said he was not told...
Judge says domestic abuser fighting ‘losing battle’
PENTICTON — A provincial court judge says there’s no hope ordering mandatory counselling for a serial domestic offender since he's been doing it for 15 years. Neil Allison Ryerson, born in 1968, was sentenced today in Penticton Provincial Court to six months in jail for beating up his now ex-girlfriend. Ryerson has an extensive criminal...