CHILD LURING

29 Year old Shaun David RANDALL, a resident of Osoyoos has been arrested and charged for offences against a child.

On November 24, 2014 the Osoyoos RCMP received information that Shaun David RANDALL was communicating through the Internet with a child for sexual purposes. An investigation ensued and on November 27, 2014 RANDALL was arrested. He attended court in Penticton on Dec 1, 2014 and has been charged with 1 count of Communication via a computer to Lure a Child contrary to Section 172.1(1)(c) of the Criminal Code, 1 count of Possessing Child Pornography contrary to Section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code and 1 count of Making Explicit Material Available to a Child contrary to Section 171.1(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

RANDALL was released on numerous conditions including no contact with anyone under the age of 16 years, no access the Internet, no possess any electronic device that can provide access to the Internet, no attend public place, schools, swimming areas etc that a person under the age of 16 years may be present as well as reporting requirements. RANDALL’S next court appearance is December 17, 2014 in Penticton.

In order to protect the victim there is a publication ban which prohibits the release of any victim or witness information. The RCMP have released this media advisory to seek the public’s assistance and to further the on-going police investigation.  If you have information about RANDALL that is relevant to this investigation or other matters of concern to the police, please contact the RCMP Osoyoos Detachment, or call CrimeStoppers (1.800.222.8477) if you wish to remain anonymous.

 

TOWN HALL MEETING – BRIDESVILLE

On December 4, 2014 due to a significant increase in Police calls to Bridesville, the Osoyoos RCMP held a Town Meeting at the Bridesville Community Hall. To date in 2014 the RCMP have received 53 calls for service to Bridesville compared with 2013 (14 calls), and 2012 (16 calls).  The increase in calls are due in large part to a continuing and escalating conflict with several residents.

Approximately 60 residents attended the meeting which lasted 2.5 hours.  The RCMP explained Police structures in the area and the Justice System in general.  Multiple questions were fielded from those in attendance and several of their concerns were raised. The RCMP engaged the people of Bridesville in providing ways to assist the Police to increase safety and reduce local conflicts.

At times the meeting became very heated as several residents voiced their frustration with historical incidents as well as the ongoing neighbour disputes.  Heated discussions are often expected to occur at these types of meetings when people have a clear passion for their community and the communities well being.

As the meeting came to a close a large number of attendees, including some of the more vocal ones, stayed behind to thank the RCMP for their efforts to positively move their community forward. Many locals discussed options including starting a rural community crime watch of which two residents volunteered to champion.