By Times Chronicle Staff
A Keremeos man was taken into custody after police were called to a report of an assault with a weapon.
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Keremeos RCMP with assistance from neighbouring detachments and the Southeast District’s Emergency Response Team (SED ERT), were called to a residence following a report of threats using a firearm.
No one was injured, according to a statement from the RCMP.
Police were able to safely arrest Arthur James Cramp, 19-year-old Keremeos resident.
Cramp has been charged with several firearms related offences, including discharging a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a firearm without a licence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unsafe storage of a firearm.
The incident remains under investigation. Cramp’s next court appearance is on June 11, 2025.
