RCMP arrest Vernon man with drugs and weapons

Kelowna RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle parked on the side of the street, with a loud music playing and a man inside who appeared to be unconscious.

When officers attended the scene on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 9, they found the lone occupant passed out in the passenger seat of the silver 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. Officers had the Vernon resident exit the vehicle, and upon doing so, located a loaded pistol on the passenger seat floor.

The man was arrested and the vehicle searched. During the secondary search, a second loaded pistol was revealed in a bag with a spare magazine and a round in the chamber.

A further search located bear spray, brass knuckles and multiple knives. All firearms and ammunition were seized as exhibits and the man was transported to cells where he has been held for court.

“This is another prime example of the dangerous work police officers are faced with daily” said Const. Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer with the Kelowna RCMP. “We are very fortunate no one was hurt during this arrest.”

Charges include possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a firearm or ammunition contrary to a probation order, unauthorized possession of a motor vehicle and failure to comply to a probation order.