Dog-walker assaults: suspect arrested

Kamloops City

2023-09-14 15:14 PDT

File # 2023-33299

A Kamloops man is facing charges, including assault, after a dispute between dog walkers allegedly turned violent.

On Wednesday Sept. 13, 2023, around 6:50 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to Westsyde’s Centennial Park on Sandalwood Drive for a dog-walker who had been allegedly assaulted, and another who was reportedly threatened.

Officers quickly arrived on scene, located, and arrested a suspect nearby, said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. He remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing scheduled for today.

Benoit Jean Charron, 40, of Kamloops, is charged with one count of assault by choking, suffocating, or strangling; two counts of assault; and attempted theft.

Anyone who witnessed or has information related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2023-33299. As this matter is now before the courts, no further details are available for release.

Released by:

Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca

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