RCMP officer assaulted during ATV arrest in 100 Mile House
An adult male suspect allegedly assaulted a 100 Mile House RCMP officer with bodily substances during an arrest on September 18. According to RCMP Sgt. Brian Lamb, the incident occurred after officers observed the suspect driving an ATV at high speeds on Horse Lake Road. The suspect eventually stopped the vehicle in a flower garden at the 100 Mile District General Hospital.
Following a medical assessment, the man was arrested for driving while impaired and driving while prohibited. During the arrest process, he reportedly assaulted the officer with bodily substances and subsequently refused to provide a breath sample.
The individual faces multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer, operating a conveyance while impaired, and refusing to comply with a demand. He was also issued violation tickets for driving without a license, lacking insurance, and not wearing a helmet. The ATV involved in the incident was impounded.
Entities
100 Mile District General Hospital · 100 Mile House · Brian Lamb · RCMP
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect was driving an ATV at a high rate of speed on Horse Lake Road before stopping in a flower garden at the 100 Mile District General Hospital. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · 100milefreepress.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] An adult male suspect assaulted an RCMP officer with bodily substances during an arrest. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · 100milefreepress.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect faces charges including operating a conveyance while impaired, refusing to comply with a demand, assaulting a police officer, and driving while prohibited. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · 100milefreepress.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The suspect was issued violation tickets for not wearing a helmet, having no insurance, and having no driver’s license. barrierestarjournal.com · wltribune.com · 100milefreepress.net