A judge in Penticton has ordered a change in venue because of security concerns by the Sheriff’s Service.

Both defence and crown lawyers consented to the move as security at the Princeton courts lacks flexibility.

Crown lawyer John Swanson said 3 persons will be called for an upcoming preliminary hearing but the matter will go to Supreme court for trial as both parties have consented to a committal.

Date for that hearing to be set this week. The accused James Buehler remains in custody.

Earlier background info

March 5 2014

A Princeton man accused of stabbing two women and then attempting to take his own life, is now facing multiple charges.

James Buhler, 52, is charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a weapon.

It happened February 26th, in the Diary Queen’s parking lot on Tapton Avenue.

Buhler was air-lifted to Kelowna General Hospital and in critical condition.

The two victims suffered multiple stab wounds and were transported to Penticton Regional Hospital.

RCMP say it’s a mother and daughter who were stabbed.

The women have now been discharged from hospital and returned to their home in the Lower Mainland.

The victims are originally from Princeton.

Serious Crime Investigators from Penticton are assisting Princeton RCMP in this investigation.