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Bennett Bridge closure: Kelowna man, 61, charged with arson, using explosives

A 61-year-old man has been charged with a series of offences in connection with the 10-hour closure of the William R. Bennett Bridge on Jan. 27.

Roy Winter, from Kelowna, was arrested on March 25 after he was released from hospital.

<who> Photo credit: KelownaNow

The Kelowna RCMP said he has now been charged with:

  • Arson

  • Making or possessing explosives

  • Use of explosives to cause serious bodily harm

  • Possession of incendiary material

  • Mischief endangering life

  • Mischief

  • Nuisance endangering life

  • Assault peace officer with a weapon

  • Resist/obstruct peace officer

  • Uttering threats

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

Police said he remains in custody pending his next court appearance on April 3.

<who> Photo credit: KelownaNow

The Kelowna detachment’s media relations officer, Michael Gauthier, said the RCMP had overseen a “well coordinated and sizeable investigation” into the incident.

He added: “It is imperative that we protect the ongoing judicial process, with that no further details will be released at this time.”



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