News Items tag as: Penticton court 2017

Oliver First Nations man charged with weapons smuggling to look at constitutional challenge
December 21, 2017 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - The sentencing hearing for a First Nations man convicted of smuggling guns into Canada has was adjourned in Penticton court today.
Short term crime spree nets four month jail term for Osoyoos man
December 20, 2017 - 6:00 PM

PENTICTON - An Osoyoos man who told a Penticton courtroom he was trying out methamphetamine for three weeks prior to a crime spree that resulted in his arrest will spend another month in jail for his crimes.
Sentencing hearing halted after allegations of excessive police force
December 14, 2017 - 2:50 PM

PENTICTON - A sentencing hearing for a 37-year-old Oliver man was adjourned this afternoon in Penticton court after differing stories about the man’s arrest alerted the judge to the possibility excessive force was used during the arrest.
Penticton child porn distributor could face an eight year prison term
December 13, 2017 - 1:55 PM

PENTICTON - The Crown is seeking a six to eight year jail term for a Penticton man who played a willing and coordinating role in a world-wide child pornography ring on the dark web.
South Okanagan man sentenced to four years in prison for sexual assaults on step-daughters
December 11, 2017 - 4:44 PM

PENTICTON - A South Okanagan man will spend four years in jail following a judge’s decision on charges of sexual assault today.
South Okanagan man acquitted of sex-related charges involving young boy
December 04, 2017 - 11:16 AM

PENTICTON - An Oliver man has been found not guilty of several sex offences against a minor child.
Penticton offender's alcoholism treatment delays sentencing
December 02, 2017 - 12:30 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton man was given a final opportunity to prove he was serious about changing his ways prior to sentencing in court yesterday, Dec. 1.
Prolific Penticton criminal sentenced for break-in, violating court orders
November 30, 2017 - 4:32 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton man was sentenced to over two years in jail in Penticton court today, but with time served, he avoids time in a federal institution.
Dangerous offender status for Teneycke not in dispute, lawyer says
November 28, 2017 - 7:00 PM

PENTICTON - It was Ron Teneycke’s lawyer’s turn to advance submissions this morning as his dangerous offender hearing entered its final day.
Teneycke belongs in prison for at least 10 years: Crown
November 27, 2017 - 4:46 PM

PENTICTON - If one of the South Okanagan’s most prolific criminals isn’t designated a dangerous offender, worthy of an open-ended prison sentence, he has at least earned an extra 10 years in prison as a long-term offender, a Crown prosecutor argued today.
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News Items tag as: Penticton court 2017

Oliver First Nations man charged with weapons smuggling to look at constitutional challenge

Short term crime spree nets four month jail term for Osoyoos man

Sentencing hearing halted after allegations of excessive police force

Penticton child porn distributor could face an eight year prison term

South Okanagan man sentenced to four years in prison for sexual assaults on step-daughters

South Okanagan man acquitted of sex-related charges involving young boy

Penticton offender's alcoholism treatment delays sentencing

Prolific Penticton criminal sentenced for break-in, violating court orders

Dangerous offender status for Teneycke not in dispute, lawyer says

Teneycke belongs in prison for at least 10 years: Crown

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