Merritt Police Files – February 23, 2021

Wanted Merritt man found in Alberta

A man wanted for nearly a decade was finally arrested in Alberta.

“On October 25, 2011, Jesse Cyr was charged for impaired driving causing bodily harm, causing an accident resulting in bodily harm and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. A summons was issued for Mr. Cyr to attend Court on January 17, 2012. Over the past 9 years 4 warrants have been issued for the arrest of Mr. Cyr, all for failing to attend court,” reads the release.

Cyr was finally arrested in Edmonton on February 19 and appeared before the courts Today (Feb 23).

Variance issued on outstanding charges

The Crown has issued a stay of proceedings in a case involving a Merritt man.

“On January 9, 2021, Christopher Jonathan Skidmore was charged with uttering threats to cause death or Bodily Harm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Careless Use or Storage of a Firearm and Unlawfully Discharge a Firearm,” reads the release.

“On February 16, 2021, Crown Counsel issued a stay of proceedings for all counts and issued a ‘C’ Information charging Mr. Skidmore with uttering threats, possess a firearm without a license and careless use/storage of a firearm.”

More to come