In provincial court today Michael Welsh entered a not guilty plea on all 9 charges laid recently against Ron Teneycke. He will be tried by a judge alone once a two day trial is set down April 7th.

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Ronald Arthur (Ron)Teneycke, 52, was denied bail at the conclusion of his show cause hearing in a Penticton court room on  Tuesday.

Judge Gale Sinclair decided Ron Teneycke will remain in custody in Kamloops after hearing from crown counsel Nashina Devji and defence lawyer Michael Welsh.

Judge Sinclair stated: “I am aware of Mr. Teneycke and his history. He cannot or will not comply with court orders. My concern is for the public.” A release from custody as requested by his lawyer was not granted.

The Okanagan Falls resident is facing nine charges including three breaches and six other counts, stemming from incidents on March 12 and 13 in Okanagan Falls.

Those charges are:

12-Mar-2014 MVA – 73(1) Failing to stop when requested by police 12-Mar-2014 CCC – 249.1(1) Flight from peace officer 12-Mar-2014 CCC – 249(1)(a) Dangerous operation of motor vehicle 12-Mar-2014 CCC – 733.1(1) Breach of Probation Order

13-Mar-2014 CCC – 249(1)(a) Dangerous operation of motor vehicle 13-Mar-2014 CCC – 129(a) wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer 13-Mar-2014 CCC – 249.1(1) Flight from peace officer 13-Mar-2014 CCC – 733.1(1) Breach of Probation Order 13-Mar-2014 CCC – 733.1(1) Breach of Probation Order

Teneycke was arrested March 13 on a rural road outside Okanagan Falls.