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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.


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