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By Roger White-Q101 Merritt

Uttering Threats

Man arrested for uttering threats near Merritt Secondary School

May 17, 2024 | 6:25 AM

MERRITT, B.C. — Merritt RCMP continuing their investigation into an incident that occurred this afternoon near the Merritt Secondary School.

Sgt Brock Hedrick told Q101 News that at approximately 2 p.m., they recieved a complaint of a man uttering threats with a gun.

Hedrick reported that members of the RCMP rushed to the scene and took a man into custody.

The suspect is in his early 20’s and known to police. Hedrick said that the RCMP are recommending charges of uttering threats and will make a court appearane at a later date.

There was no word if the individual in fact had a weapon. RCMP Canine Unit was on the scene this afternoon as well.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crimestoppers or the RCMP.

More to come.