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By Vernon Matters Staff
knife crime

Man arrested for threatening staff with knife

Mar 7, 2025 | 5:25 PM

A man was arrested and remains in custody after a weapon and threat complaint in downtown Vernon Thursday.

Police said it happened around 8:20 pm at a public facility in the 3300-block of 37th Ave in Vernon. They did not specify which public facility.

A man in possession of a knife was allegedly threatening staff and other facility users.

No injuries were reported and police are continuing to investigate.

In a media release the RCMP said frontline officers immediately responded to the location and were able to de-escalate the situation and safely take the suspect into custody without further incident.

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The 27-year old Vernon man was expected to appear in court Friday.

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