Merritt RCMP files – March 3, 2021

New Charges approved for Robbery

Charges have been approved following an attempted home invasion in November 2020.

“On November 4, 2020, the Merritt RCMP were called to the 2300-block of Coutlee Avenue for a report of two men wielding a machete and conducted energy weapon (more commonly referred to as a Taser) attempting to break into a residence,” reads the file.

James McMath and Brian Chivers were both arrested at the scene and later released with various conditions.

“Police determined the incident was targeted and there was no risk to the general public,” continues the release. “On February 22, 2020, Crown Counsel laid charges of Robbery against both Mr. McMath and Mr. Chivers.”

The pair of men are due back in court on March 16.

Wanted Merritt Man in Alberta Released by the Court

Citing jurisdiction, a wanted Merritt man was released in Alberta.

“On February 23, 2021, Jessie Cyr appeared before a Kamloops Court via video while in custody in Alberta as Provincial Crown did not authorize Mr. Cyr to be transported back to BC to deal with his outstanding charges of Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm, Causing an Accident resulting in Bodily Harm and Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm,” reads the release. “The Judge ruled he had no jurisdiction to deal with Mr. Cyr and he was released.”

Cyr’s arrest warrant remains active in British Columbia.