West Kelowna RCMP arrest male on warrants after he attempts to flee

Kelowna

2023-10-26 09:37 PDT

File # 2023-63618

On October 24, 2023, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a West Kelowna RCMP officer observed a male well-known to the police occupying the driver's seat of a grey GMC pickup registered to another person.

The officer was aware that this male had numerous warrants for his arrest. Upon noticing the officer's presence, the male fled in the truck at a high rate of speed, resulting in a collision with a residential property in the 3100 block of Thacker Drive. Subsequently, he abandoned the vehicle and attempted to escape on foot through several yards, fences, and vineyards before forcibly entering a residence at 1000 block of Sunnyside Road, which was occupied by a male and an elderly female.

The RCMP successfully located the suspect, who continued to resist arrest before being taken into custody.

The male was detained for court proceedings related to his outstanding warrants, and police have recommended numerous new charges.

"If it weren't for the sharp observation of the local RCMP officer, this individual, whose actions demonstrated a complete disregard for others, might still be at large," stated Cst. Mike Della-Paolera, the Media Relations Officer with the RCMP. "Furthermore, we are extremely grateful that in his attempt to avoid arrest, no citizens were harmed."

Released by

Cst. Mike Della-Paolera

Email: Kelowna_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kelowna.rcmp.ca

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