{"id":5898,"date":"2026-05-21T11:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infonews.ca\/?p=7652125"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:23:44","slug":"man-arrested-in-stolen-pickup-near-peachland-faces-weapons-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infonews.ca\/inwheels\/news\/5898\/man-arrested-in-stolen-pickup-near-peachland-faces-weapons-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Man arrested in stolen pickup near Peachland faces weapons charges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stopping a stolen pickup truck near Peachland Wednesday ended with two arrests, the seizure of weapons and numerous charge recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officers tried to stop the stolen Ford F-350 on Highway 97C near Peachland, May 20, and the driver fled nearly hitting an officer, according to an RCMP media release. RCMP don\u2019t say what time of day the incident took place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOfficers quickly brought the situation under control, safely arresting both the male driver and female passenger shortly thereafter,\u201d the release reads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The man behind the wheel had a loaded sawed-off shotgun and other concealed weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cInvestigators determined the weapons were being carried for a dangerous purpose, creating a serious threat to both the public and police,\u201d RCMP said in the release. RCMP don\u2019t say what that dangerous purpose was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with the weapons, police seized fentanyl and cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. RCMP don\u2019t say how much fentanyl and cocaine was seized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/infonews.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Items-seized-during-the-traffic-stop-following-arrest.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"|\" class=\"wp-image-7652158\" title=\"|\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Items seized by officers. SUBMITTED\/RCMP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driver was held in custody on outstanding warrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RCMP are recommending several charges against the male driver including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, prohibited driving, failure to comply with a release order, assault with a weapon, assault of a peace officer, possession of a prohibited weapon with ammunition, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and carrying a concealed weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RCMP don\u2019t say if the female passenger, who was also arrested, faces any charges, only that the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The man behind the wheel of the stolen pickup had a loaded sawed-off 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