A Vernon bylaw officer was struck by a man who was angry at getting a parking ticket Friday night. The man had parked in a no parking zone in front of a downtown bank. RCMP say its believed to be the first case of violence against a city bylaw officer. The police are recommending a charge be laid against the driver. Mounities are also seeking clarification from Crown Counsel about what powers the city officers have when it comes to confrontational situations.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Bylaw Officer Assaulted
(Pete McIntyre) http://www.1075kiss.com/news/headlines/
A Vernon bylaw officer was struck by a man who was angry at getting a parking ticket Friday night. The man had parked in a no parking zone in front of a downtown bank. RCMP say its believed to be the first case of violence against a city bylaw officer. The police are recommending a charge be laid against the driver. Mounities are also seeking clarification from Crown Counsel about what powers the city officers have when it comes to confrontational situations.
A Vernon bylaw officer was struck by a man who was angry at getting a parking ticket Friday night. The man had parked in a no parking zone in front of a downtown bank. RCMP say its believed to be the first case of violence against a city bylaw officer. The police are recommending a charge be laid against the driver. Mounities are also seeking clarification from Crown Counsel about what powers the city officers have when it comes to confrontational situations.
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