First Nations Drinking Water Settlement’s claims period extended
The First Nations Drinking Water Settlement announces that its open claims period has now been extended to March 7, 2023.
Category: Courts
City of Merritt reviews election processes, Luck to withdraw challenge
The City of Merritt has released a report outlining an internal review of its election processes following public input and concern regarding the 2022 general election, including a legal proceeding by mayoral candidate Tony Luck.
Merritt CPO looks to put the ‘community’ in community policing with engagement events
The Merritt RCMP and Community Policing Office (CPO) are often seen working hand in hand, and the community engagement sessions held over the past two weeks were no exception.
Former councillor’s trial begins, decision expected January
The court trial of former Merritt City Councillor and 2022 mayoral candidate, Mike Bhangu, began today at the Merritt Law Courts. Bhangu was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm following an alleged incident at his private residence on June 29, 2021.
Three arrested after hostage taken in Friday incident
The Merritt RCMP have arrested and charged three suspects involved in a kidnapping, in another twist of events during a week filled with police action.
Merritt man whose murder conviction reviewed by Justice Department moving to Kamloops
A Merritt man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder conviction that was reviewed by federal Justice Department will be allowed to move to the Kamloops area, a B.C. Supreme court judge has ruled.
Merritt teen facing 30 criminal charges
A Merritt youth has been arrested and charged with over 30 criminal counts after a foot chase through downtown Merritt. The youth, currently wanted on a warrant, has been the subject of many of the RCMP’s recent investigations.
RCMP update highlights loose sentencing for repeat offenders
The Merritt RCMP has released its weekly update, this time looking to highlight a lack of regard for the system by offenders, as well as a lack of action by the courts on multiple failure to appear and impaired driving incidents.
Merritt RCMP arrests two in armed robbery case
Two armed robbery suspects, accused of robbing a gas station in the 2300 block of Nicola Avenue and assaulting the clerk, have been identified and apprehended by Merritt RCMP Frontline Officers.
RCMP arrests man after a foot chase in Merritt
A Merritt man is facing a slew of criminal theft and firearm related charges, adding seven new charges to the list by fleeing from police while out on bail.
Merritt man facing slew of criminal charges
A Merritt man facing a rash of charges including robbery, assault with a weapon and pointing a firearm was remanded in custody Wednesday (June 8) in Kamloops provincial court.
RCMP charges Merritt man after drawn-out pursuit
Merritt RCMP frontline officers took a Merritt man into custody after a lengthy bike and foot pursuit on the night April 15.
Merritt woman receives conditional discharge after home invasion
On March 21, 2021, Merritt front line officers were called to a home in the 2800 block of Cranna Crescent where it was alleged that the suspect had broken into the home and assaulted a victim over a personal dispute.
Merritt RCMP release weekly update
A Merritt woman is charged after fighting with RCMP officers, and a Logan Lake man is charged with multiple offences.
Attempted murder charges dropped against man involved in Merritt shootout
Attempted murder charges have been dropped against Gerald Cooper, a Fort St John man who was involved in a shootout with RCMP between Merritt and Lower Nicola along Hwy 8 last summer.
Merritt woman charged for committing a home invasion
Merritt RCMP have released a media report informing citizens of what has kept their officers busy, including new charges and a court outcome.
Merritt woman charged with theft from employer
Merritt RCMP have provided an update on what their officers have been up to recently.
Merritt man pleads guilty to firearm charges
Several court outcomes were released last week regarding crimes in the Merritt area.
Assault charge approved against Kelowna Mountie
A charge of assault has been approved against Kelowna Mountie, Cst. Lacy Browning.
Indian bands lose Trans Mountain appeal
The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been given the go-ahead by federal court.
