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Death threat lands man in Vernon court

Death threat lands man in Vernon court | iNFOnews.ca
RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk Charlotte Helston

VERNON – A young Vernon man accused of making death threats with a knife has appeared in court and will be back before a judge later this month.

Brandon Dewayne Cottrell, 18, is charged with uttering threats and possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose.

RCMP were called to a home in the 3400-block of 35 Street around 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18.

“The caller told police the suspect had made death threats against him with a knife,” Vernon RCMP spokesperson Gord Molendyk said in a media release.

The suspect took off on foot and was caught a short time later.

Cottrell will be back in court on Jan. 28, 2015 for his next scheduled appearance.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at chelston@infonews.ca or call 250-309-5230. To contact the editor, email mjones@infonews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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