Merritt teenager facing 30 charges after arrest

MERRITT – A Merritt teenager, wanted on an outstanding warrant, was arrested after a major police response in downtown Merritt Tuesday (July 5).

Sgt. Josh Roda said the boy had been the subject of a series of police investigations recently.

When officers swarmed the downtown area Tuesday morning at about 8:30 a.m., the teen took off on a bicycle.

After a chase, he was eventually arrested near Nicola Avenue and Voght Street.

The boy is facing 30 charges, including:

• Break and enter
• Theft of a motor vehicle
• Mischief
• Obstructing a police officer
• Possession of stolen property
• Possession of a prohibited weapon
• Breach of bail conditions

Roda says the teen was scheduled to appear in court later in the day Tuesday.