The B.C. Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial on 15 gun and drug charges for Jon Bacon and two associates.
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Update: 8.5 years for final case in murder of Jody Elliott
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 | 2:27 pm
Decision rendered in case of Daniel Mader and his role in the murder. Judge finds did not aim to kill and did not know Elliott had been tagged for death on orders from an unidentified “Mr. Big.”
Facebook fiend pleads guilty to luring young girls
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 | 10:42 am
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A Kelowna man has pleaded guilty to using a computer to three charges of contacting underage girls with intent to commit an offence.
Eric Raymond Morneau, 33, entered guilty pleas yesterday. Charges of invitation to sexual touching were dropped. The…
Cops’ speed trap turns up crack cocaine, weed and cash
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 | 2:42 pm
Despite the haul, a judge agreed today that a conditional discharge would be best for the 19-year-old first-time offender.
Conviction in bizzare sex assault upheld in B.C.’s highest court
Monday, March 15th, 2010 | 5:47 pm
Larry Jesse’s victim awoke after a night of heavy drinking to realize she was violated in peculiar way. Warning: Content may not be suitable for some readers.
Simpson sentenced to four years in prison for manslaughter
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 | 4:55 pm
Judge rejects his claim that an accidental stabbing killed his room-mate.
Drunk drivers in Kelowna can expect the unexpected from police
Monday, March 8th, 2010 | 5:00 am
Drunk driving is back on the rise, doubling in the past two years, but new tactics and police vigilance may also be responsible for higher numbers. Classic roadside checkstops are one of the tools police bring into play—but no longer the only one.
Rutland Rapist at moderate high risk to reoffend, testifies forensic psychologist
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | 5:02 pm
Dangerous offender hearing will decide how long 22-year-old Tyler Stephens spends in prison.
Polio survivor caught growing pot for medicinal use catches a break in court
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | 4:15 pm
Court heard the 60-year-old pensioner was growing weed to help deal with symptoms of post-polio syndrome.
Lawyer seeks restorative justice for man who robbed 13-year-old at knifepoint
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | 7:42 pm
But despite Willie Johnny’s tragic personal background, the Crown still wants him sentenced to a federal prison.
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