Merritt RCMP files – March 10, 2021

Merritt man pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon

On January 9, 2020, police were called to the 2900-block of Angus Street in the Community of Nooiatch for a stabbing that had occurred. Skyler Washington was arrested and subsequently charged aggravated assault. Police determined the incident was targeted and there was no threat to the general public.

On March 4, 2021, Skyler Washington pleaded guilty to the lesser offence of assault with a weapon. He received 1-day in jail as he was credited 264 days of pre-sentence time, Probation for 1-year, a Mandatory Firearms Prohibition for 10-years and ordered to pay a Victim Surcharge of $200.

Merritt man pleaded guilty to assault

On March 2, 2021, David Ralph Shuter plead guilty to assault for an incident that took place on a Merritt Transit Bus on June 5, 2020. Shuter received a Suspended Sentence and Probation for 12 months.

Please stop for School Buses

This week the Merritt RCMP is supporting School District 58 in their School Bus Safety Campaign. We want to remind the public to stop for School Buses when they pull over to pick up and drop off children.

All the buses in School District 58 are outfitted with High Definition cameras and license plate readers. If you don’t stop, you will be issued a $368 fine. We have issued almost 20 tickets this current school year.