Listen Live
Listen Live
Listen Live

Second suspect pleads guilty to lesser charge in Quesnel armed robbery investigation

   A second suspect, charged in connection with an armed robbery investigation in Quesnel, has now pleaded guilty in provincial court.
   36-year old Jade Bennett has pleaded guilty to a charge of occupying a vehicle knowing that a firearm was present.
   Four other charges, including possession of an unregistered firearm and possession of a firearm contrary to an order, were stayed.
   Bennett was sentenced to 12 month probation and was also handed a lifetime firearms prohibition.
   36-year old Robert Hovestad earlier pled guilty to a few weapons-related charges and is due back in court on September 24th to fix a date for sentencing.
   Quesnel RCMP say they were called to the west end of the foot bridge on North Fraser Drive back in the early morning hours of September 13th, 2023 for a report of an armed robbery.
   Police say the victim told them that he was attacked by three men with guns and batons, and that they assaulted him and took his wallet and backpack.
   A suspect vehicle was then located and RCMP say they seized a sawed-off shotgun and a prohibited handgun.
   Police said at the time that they believed this to be a targeted incident and that the suspects and the victim were known to each other..

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Quesnel Girl Guides on verge of disbanding

The Quesnel Girl Guides are in desperate need of new leaders for many of the Guides' different levels, or else it may have to close down.

Cariboo Memorial Hospital emergency room closed until evening

Interior Health has advised Williams Lake and the surrounding area residents that Cariboo Memorial Hospital's emergency room will be closed until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday October 4.

Skates for All Program back for it’s 12th year in Williams Lake

For the last dozen years the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society has been offering a program to help everyone enjoy one of Canada's favorite pastimes.

B.C. could face wet fall due to La Niña

British Columbia could be in for a wet, rainy fall season as forecasters note an increased likelihood of a La Niña weather system developing this year.

Motorcycle Club raises over $3000 in annual Toy Run

The Dangerous Curves Motorcycle Club in Quesnel raised over $3000 during its 4th annual Toy Run that was held on August 30. The toys collected, and the money were donated to Holiday Hampers for its annual Food and Toy Drive.
- Advertisement -