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Campbell River
2025-02-21 13:25 PST
File # 25-1965
Campbell River RCMP is advising the public that a man has been criminally charged following an alleged forcible confinement.
On February 19, 2025, Campbell River RCMP responded to the 300-block of Westgate road in relation to the report that a person had been forcibly confined with a firearm. The person managed to escape prior to police arrival and the suspect fled the residence.
Later the same day, the suspect was taken into custody at a nearby location and transported to cells for processing.
During the investigation a search warrant was executed on a related residence and two firearms were seized.
On February 20, 37-year-old, Padan Cassidy Ashcroft was charged with assault with a weapon, forcible confinement, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats. He remains in custody.
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