Merritt Police Files – September 14, 2021

The Merritt RCMP’s weekly report highlights a pair of men being formally charged, and one sentenced to time served.

Merritt Man charged with multiple offences stemming from an assault

Bradley McIssac-Holmes has been charged with assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and beach of a release order.

“On March 4, 2021, the Merritt RCMP were called to a residence in the 2000 block of Blair Street for a male assaulting another male while wielding a baton. The incident was targeted and the suspect was eventually arrested by police,” wrote Sgt. Josh Roda.

McIssac-Holmes is set to appear before the Merritt Courts today (Sept. 14).

Abbotsford Man caught in a stolen vehicle

Tyler Klutskow of Abbotsford has been charged after being caught in a stolen vehicle by Merritt Mounties.

“On September 8, 2021, the Merritt RCMP received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a silver Acura RDX was driving at erratic speeds on Highway 5 near Comstock Road. The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Abbotsford that morning. Police were able intercept the vehicle as it drove past Merritt and the driver was arrested without incident,” wrote Sgt. Josh Roda.

Klutskow is scheduled for a bail hearing on September 16.

Merritt Man pleaded guilty to offences stemming from an incident in November 2020

Travis Crantz has been sentenced to time served, 160 days, one years probation, and a 10 year firearms probation after he pleaded guilty.

“Crantz pleaded guilty to Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Uttering Threats, stemming from an incident that occurred on November 1, 2020, in Merritt,” wrote Sgt. Josh Roda.

On November 1, 2020 a short time before 5 a.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call of a firearms incident, where a suspect had allegedly pointed a handgun towards an individual who attended an Irvine Avenue residence.

The RCMP Southeast District Emergency Response Team deployed to the Merritt area to assist with what was considered a high risk arrest, due to the involvement of a firearm. The suspect and two other individuals exited the home and were taken into custody, without incident, after being called out by ERT.