justice

Curtis Sagmoen to remain in custody for now
VERNON – Curtis Sagmoen will remain in custody after being denied bail today on some…
A day in the life of one of Vernon’s Provincial Court Judges
VERNON – He doesn’t wear a wig or swing a gavel. His uniform is a…

Men who tried — and failed — to rip off North Okanagan grow-op given jail time
VERNON – They didn’t pull it off, but they’ll still do the jail time. A…
Judge reluctantly acquits alleged Polson Park shooter of all charges
VERNON – A man accused of participating in a shootout in Polson Park was cleared…
Judge says shortage of Vernon courtrooms is causing big problems
VERNON – A Supreme Court Judge aired his frustrations today over a lack of available…

North Okanagan murder case set back for months
VERNON – A North Okanagan murder case won’t conclude until at least next summer. Howard…
Armstrong man’s animal cruelty trial delayed, again
VERNON – Unexpected circumstances have put the brakes on an Armstrong man’s animal cruelty trial…

North Okanagan man found guilty of murder in death of Lumby woman
VERNON – A North Okanagan man has been found guilty of second degree murder in…

Lumby woman was found dead in car with three dogs, court hears in murder trial
'MY WIFE, I SHOT HER' VERNON – The man accused of murdering a local teacher…

Okanagan dispensary owner accused of drug trafficking fights charge in court
VERNON – The municipality told him to shut down, police raided his shop and charged…
Convicted Vernon drug dealer on the lam as judge imposes jail sentence
VERNON – On one day alone, roughly 270 calls and 250 text messages were found…

Charge dropped against 15-year-old Vernon boy accused of murder
VERNON – Only one of three people originally accused in a Vernon murder case is…

Polson Park murder suspects back in Vernon court
VERNON – Three people, including a young boy, charged in connection with an alleged murder…

Firearms charge laid against Vernon teen
VERNON – A Vernon boy suspected of involvement in a recent escalation of violence in…

Vernon man ordered to pay back $70,000 for phoney cheque scam
VERNON – A man who defrauded banks, businesses and even friends of tens of thousands…