Officer hurt during arrest

A man turned violent towards police during an arrest in Peachland, says West Kelowna RCMP.

Police said officers “had their hands full” on Saturday, July 25. At about 4 p.m., a West Kelowna RCMP officer was dealing with an investigation on Beach Avenue in Peachland when an irate man approached the police vehicle.

The man wasn’t related to the investigation, but police said he started shouting and yelling at the officer.

A second officer arrived and tried to speak with him, but he continued to act in a very disruptive manner, even after being warned by police to stop.

Despite the officer’s efforts to calm the situation, the man was eventually arrested, and he immediately began to resist.

Police said at one point he kicked at the officers, striking one and knocking her into a nearby parked vehicle. She suffered minor injuries.

“This sort of behaviour towards our officers is completely unacceptable, and will not be tolerated,” said Staff Sgt. Duncan Dixon, commander of the West Kelowna RCMP.

The 29-year-old Peachland man has since been released from custody on conditions for a future court date.

Police said the matter has been referred to the BC Prosecution Service for review and charge assessment.

Anyone who witnessed this incident is encouraged to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880. RCMP said would like to speak to the registered owner of the vehicle that was damaged when the officer was thrown into it.