News Items tag as: Vernon court 2016

Jailed man with lengthy criminal record loses appeal to go to treatment centre
November 22, 2016 - 8:00 PM

NORTH OKANAGAN - A man with a serious drug addiction who claims he is not receiving any help in jail has lost his appeal to serve a shorter sentence with time at a treatment centre.
Vernon man involved in huge cross border drug smuggling ring going to jail
June 16, 2016 - 8:00 PM

VERNON - A Vernon man caught working as a drug courier in a massive cocaine smuggling operation was handed a lengthy prison sentence earlier this week.
Vernon man found guilty of role in cross-border drug smuggling operation
May 04, 2016 - 10:30 AM

VERNON - A Vernon man has been found guilty for his part in a drug trafficking operation which saw large shipments of cocaine transported into Canada from California.
Vernon man ordered to pay back $70,000 for phoney cheque scam
April 22, 2016 - 11:23 AM

VERNON - A man who defrauded banks, businesses and even friends of tens of thousands of dollars by using worthless cheques sobbed in court as a judge sentenced him to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Still confused about consent? Judge's ruling on Coldstream sex assault might help
January 13, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - A man has lost his appeal over a sexual assault that happened after a birthday party in Coldstream.
Vernon man claiming 'addiction' to child porn facing jail for possession
January 06, 2016 - 5:07 PM

VERNON - A Vernon man will be handed a mandatory minimum of three months in jail, and possibly more, after getting caught with child pornography.
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News Items tag as: Vernon court 2016

Jailed man with lengthy criminal record loses appeal to go to treatment centre

Vernon man involved in huge cross border drug smuggling ring going to jail

Vernon man found guilty of role in cross-border drug smuggling operation

Vernon man ordered to pay back $70,000 for phoney cheque scam

Still confused about consent? Judge's ruling on Coldstream sex assault might help

Vernon man claiming 'addiction' to child porn facing jail for possession

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