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Physical distancing protocols expose shortcomings at Penticton courthouse
The courthouse in Penticton is having trouble handling crowds in the public gallery thanks to…
No charges laid in Penticton courthouse incident
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP responded to some drama at the Penticton courthouse this morning that…
Tossed beer can costly gesture for Oliver man
PENTICTON – An Oliver man will have to pay his former common-law partner damages after…
Judge rules high profile kidnapping trial will stay in Penticton
PENTICTON – A change of venue application to have the trial of four accused in…
Man found not guilty of pointing a gun in Oliver incident
PENTICTON – A man facing multiple weapons charges was found not guilty on all counts…
Alleged shotgun toter seeking change of venue, disclosure
PENTICTON – The trial date of the man alleged to have brought a shotgun into…
Lapse in judgement results in loss of driving privilege
PENTICTON - A moment’s inattention proved to be a costly mistake for a Keremeos man in Penticton court yesterday, Dec. 1. Fausto J. Bernard will not be able to drive for at least six months after Judge Gregory Koturbash convicted him for driving without due care and attention. Bernard was driving on Highway 3A on...
Man suspected of bringing shotgun to Penticton court arrested
PENTICTON - The man suspected of bringing a loaded shotgun into Penticton courthouse last month was apprehended earlier this week. Jessy Arthur Michaud was arrested by members of the Penticton RCMP on Tuesday, Aug. 4, according to RCMP media spokesperson Cpl. Dave Tyreman. Michaud is alleged to have entered the Penticton Law Courts on Monday,...
Oliver man convicted of sexual offences against young boy
PENTICTON – An emotionally-charged courtroom heard a Penticton Supreme Court judge today declare TJB guilty…
Ex-city councillor, sex offender sentencing delayed
PENTICTON — A sentencing date for an ex-city councillor who pleaded guilty to sexual assault charges, will be set on Monday. Gary A. Leaman, who served on Penticton City Council for three years and ran for mayor in 2008, will face sentencing for the two counts of sexual assault he plead guilty to in January....