The Merritt RCMP weekly report contains information about new charges.

Merritt woman charged after fighting with police

On January 22, 2022, Merritt RCMP Front Line Officers attended the 2200 block of Blair Street for a report of a woman causing a disturbance and allegedly throwing a bird feeder at the door of her neighbour’s residence. Officers located the woman in a nearby field and placed her under arrest. The woman fought with officers during the arrest process.

On March 3, 2022, Ms. Karielynn Heppner was charged with mischief, assaulting a police officer, obstruction, and causing a disturbance. She is set to appear in Merritt Court on April 19, 2022.

Logan Lake man charged with multiple offences

On January 19, 2022, Merritt RCMP Front Line Officers were called to a collision scene near the 3200 block of Highway 97C where an SUV with two occupants had crashed off the highway. The driver alleged that the passenger intentionally grabbed the steering wheel and crashed the vehicle after an argument between them. The passenger was arrested by officers without incident.

On February 28, 2022, Mr. Scott Ryan Markstrom was charged with dangerous driving, assault and uttering threats. He is set to appear in Merritt Court on April 5, 2022.