Penticton RCMP say charges may be laid following an incident outside the South Okanagan Events Centre last Friday. Police say that after a BCHL game between the Penticton Vees and the Merritt Centennials the parent of one of the Merritt players approached referees and linesmen in the parking lot.
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RCMP say the parent swore and threatened the officials.
“There was no physical assault but we continue our investigation and we are considering forwarding a report to crown recommending charges of uttering threats,” says Sgt. Rick Dellebuur of the Penticton RCMP. “The officials were quite concerned and afraid.”
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The final score of the game in question was 4-1 for Penticton.
Police say an official with the BCHL brought the incident to their attention Saturday.
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