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June 19, 2022 was the six year anniversary of the attack on Jessie Simpson, leaving him in a wheelchair and requiring 24/7 care (Sue Simpson/Facebook)

Kamloops mom recalls brutal baseball bat attack on son, 6 years later

Mom Sue continues to fundraise to cover costs of bringing her son home on weekends

  • Jun 20, 2022

 

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Kelowna RCMP search for sexual assault suspect

A woman was sexually assaulted by a stranger June 17, on Hollywood Rd. South.

 

Mr.S. said he knew what he was doing was wrong and caused his daughter to cry, but he continued (File Photo)

Penticton father guilty of sexually assaulting young daughter

Described as a ‘good father’ Mr.S. began assaulting his daughter a few years after gaining custody

 

RCMP, Firefighters and B.C. Ambulance paramedics prepare to leave the scene after an injured man was placed in an ambulance following an alleged assault in Caledonia Park in Nanaimo on Friday, June 3. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Man taken to hospital after reportedly being beaten with a stick at Nanaimo park

Suspect arrested shortly after argument at Caledonia Park on Friday, June 3

RCMP, Firefighters and B.C. Ambulance paramedics prepare to leave the scene after an injured man was placed in an ambulance following an alleged assault in Caledonia Park in Nanaimo on Friday, June 3. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
One man is facing an assault charge that stems from the alleged beating of a Vancouver Island University interior design student at a house party in March. (Photo submitted)

Man charged in alleged homophobic assault at B.C. house party

VIU student suffered facial injuries from alleged beating in Nanaimo in March

One man is facing an assault charge that stems from the alleged beating of a Vancouver Island University interior design student at a house party in March. (Photo submitted)
A still from the video taken of a violent arrest on May 30, 2020 in downtown Kelowna. (File)

Claims of wrongful arrest in assault case of Kelowna RCMP officer

Complainant Trevor Russell took the stand in court on May 26

A still from the video taken of a violent arrest on May 30, 2020 in downtown Kelowna. (File)
A still from the video taken of a violent arrest on May 30, 2020 in downtown Kelowna. (File)

‘Nothing out of the ordinary’ says Watch Commander during Kelowna RCMP assault trial

Siggy Pietrzak had to cancel his plans with the watch commander because his hand was injured

A still from the video taken of a violent arrest on May 30, 2020 in downtown Kelowna. (File)
A still from the video taken of a violent arrest on May 30, 2020 in downtown Kelowna. (File)

Trial begins for Kelowna Mountie charged with assault

Witnesses took the stand and confirmed that they observed Pietrzak striking the complainant

A still from the video taken of a violent arrest on May 30, 2020 in downtown Kelowna. (File)
Salmon Arm RCMP are looking for dash cam or surveillance video footage that may assist with a sexual assault investigation. (File photo)

Salmon Arm RCMP seek suspect after three women reportedly groped by masked man

Incident occurred May 12 near 30th Street NE and 9th Avenue NE intersection

Salmon Arm RCMP are looking for dash cam or surveillance video footage that may assist with a sexual assault investigation. (File photo)
Curtis Sagmoen’s charge of assaultign a peace officer in October 2020 was stayed by Crown counsel Thursday, April 27, 2022. (File photo)

UPDATE: Curtis Sagmoen in custody, charged with probation breach

Sagmoen returned to custody Tuesday, the same day his charge of assaulting a police officer was stayed

Curtis Sagmoen’s charge of assaultign a peace officer in October 2020 was stayed by Crown counsel Thursday, April 27, 2022. (File photo)
A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The department is searching for witnesses in a March 31 assault on a visually-impaired man. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Visually-impaired 69-year-old punched in Vancouver crosswalk

Police seeking witnesses in unprovoked March 31 assault

A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, on Saturday, January 9, 2021. The department is searching for witnesses in a March 31 assault on a visually-impaired man. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Kole Comin, the abusive assailant, leaving court (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘Hockey player’ named as the ‘abusive’ sexual assailant in Kelowna court case

Four men allegedly assaulted a young woman in 2018

Kole Comin, the abusive assailant, leaving court (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Coach Donavin Scott, owner and head instructor of Lake Country Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching a family class (Alex Senger/ contributed)

Man uses martial arts training to neutralize a violent car thief in Kelowna

The man trained at Lake Country Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Coach Donavin Scott, owner and head instructor of Lake Country Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaching a family class (Alex Senger/ contributed)
Spencer Frey suffered multiple facial injuries in an assault at a house party this past weekend and Nanaimo RCMP are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. (Photo courtesy Spencer Frey)

Police probe possible hate crime after gay student assaulted at B.C. house party

Vancouver Island University issues statement after student attacked off campus in Nanaimo

Spencer Frey suffered multiple facial injuries in an assault at a house party this past weekend and Nanaimo RCMP are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime. (Photo courtesy Spencer Frey)
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West Kelowna RCMP looking for suspect in Tim Horton’s assault

Police say incident is ‘concerning’

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Lindsay’s counsel appeared on his behalf and the matter has been moved to April 7 (Capital News)

Kelowna COVID protester facing charges of assault in court next month

David Lindsay will enter a plea on April 7

Lindsay’s counsel appeared on his behalf and the matter has been moved to April 7 (Capital News)
The trial of Curtis Sagmoen, accused of assaulting a police officer in October 2020, will resume May 3, 2022. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Curtis Sagmoen trial to resume in May

Sagmoen’s lawyer successfully argued more time is needed to review new information

The trial of Curtis Sagmoen, accused of assaulting a police officer in October 2020, will resume May 3, 2022. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Curtis Sagmoen of Silver Creek faces a charge dating back to Oct. 29, 2020, of assaulting a peace officer. (File photo)

Trial of Curtis Sagmoen adjourned

Sagmoen, charged with assaulting a police officer, now scheduled for a pre-trial conference March 8

Curtis Sagmoen of Silver Creek faces a charge dating back to Oct. 29, 2020, of assaulting a peace officer. (File photo)
Wanted man Jason Kenneth Babineau is believed to be in the Vernon area, police said Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (RCMP photo)

Man wanted for assault, uttering threats believed to be in Vernon area

Police are seeking the public’s help locating Jason Kenneth Babineau

Wanted man Jason Kenneth Babineau is believed to be in the Vernon area, police said Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (RCMP photo)
Curtis Sagmoen takes a smoke break during the start of his latest trial Monday, Feb. 10. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Defence seeks adjournment on first day of Curtis Sagmoen’s latest trial

Sagmoen, charged with assaulting a police officer, confirmed his not guilty plea Tuesday

Curtis Sagmoen takes a smoke break during the start of his latest trial Monday, Feb. 10. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)