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North Okanagan man who didn't get jail after armed siege now charged with assault
January 25, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A North Okanagan man who didn't get jail time after he was the centre of an armed stand-off with police that involved nearby houses being evacuated, was back in court Thursday, Jan. 23, charged with assault.
Missing an appointment won't net jail time for Vernon man involved in armed siege
March 18, 2019 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - A Vernon man who triggered a 19-hour armed standoff with police a year ago found himself back in custody for failing to show up for an appointment.
Huge police presence in Coldstream standoff came after suspect wanted 'suicide by police'
July 25, 2018 - 10:28 AM

“GUARANTEED I AIN’T GOING OUT ALONE AND I’VE GOT A REALLY GOOD SHOT WITH THIS GUN. I COULD KILL TWO COPS BEFORE THEY EVEN GET NEAR MY HOUSE.”
North Okanagan standoff suspect pleads guilty to uttering threats
February 26, 2018 - 5:00 PM

VERNON - A man at the centre of a lengthy standoff with police in the North Okanagan has pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him.
Nine charges laid against North Okanagan standoff suspect
February 07, 2018 - 4:12 PM

COLDSTREAM - Multiple charges have been approved against a man at the centre of a lengthy standoff with police earlier this week in the North Okanagan.
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North Okanagan man who didn't get jail after armed siege now charged with assault