Fruitvale man puts up a fight before arrest

A 31-year-old Fruitvale man is accused of resisting arrest, threatening and assaulting police.

RCMP allege officers were confronted while investigating a March 25 incident in the village at a residence in the 19-hundred block of Old Salmo Rd.

Police also allege the suspect resisted arrest, tried to escape and kicked the officers while being taken into custody and was later detained in cells at the Trail RCMP Detachment.

Brandon Coons was released after appearing before a judge.


Be the first to know! Don’t miss out on breaking news and daily updates in your area. Sign up to MyKootenayNowNews Alerts.

Drew Wilson
Drew Wilson
Drew brings more than four decades of experience to the Kootenay newsroom. His career has taken him across Ontario, the Northwest Territories and B.C. Drew combines his love of radio and community with his passion for sports.

Continue Reading

cjat Now playing play

ckqr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

B.C. limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

Castlegar teens allegedly confronted by gun-weilding man during campout

Castlegar RCMP are investigating a incident involving a man with a firearm who allegedly confronted a group of teens during a wilderness camp, leading to damage to their equipment. 

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

Arrow Lakes Drive brush fire under control

A small brush fire near Oostichenia has been deemed under control.  
- Advertisement -