A Mr. Jamie David Koivisto has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Unauthorized Use of a Credit Card.
A man allegedly walked into a Nicola Avenue restaurant on Sept. 1, 2021, outside of business hours, stealing a backpack containing thousands of dollars, personal identification, and debit and credit cards. Meritt RCMP was able to identify the man through the use of video surveillance.
The man was located and arrested without incident while being in possession of the stolen backpack.
Koivisto is set to appear in court on Feb. 15, 2022.
Merritt man pleads guilt to possession contrary to an order
On Oct. 5, 2020, Merritt RCMP initiated a vehicle stop for a burnt out headlight on Coutlee Avenue. The driver was found to be prohibited from driving and was arrested by the officer. A search of the driver incidental to arrest revealed he was in possession of ammunition contrary to an order.
On Jan. 27, 2022, Travis Crantz pleaded guilty to Possession Contrary to and Order. He received one day in jail and a DNA Order.
