Darpan News Desk Nanaimo RCMP, 27 Mar, 2023 11:59 AM
37-year-old Craig Truckle of Nanaimo and of no fixed address has been arrested in connection with the March 12th shooting which sent a 39-year-old man to hospital with serious injuries.
At approximately 11 pm on Wednesday Truckle was arrested without incident in downtown Nanaimo by front line officers and taken into police custody.
The following day, one count of Point firearm without lawful excuse was sworn against Truckle.
Truckle’s next court appearance is set for Tuesday March 28th in Nanaimo Provincial Court.
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