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Cranbrook
2025-02-10 11:06 PST
File # 2020-10434
A multijurisdictional police investigation nets a former Cranbrook resident six years in jail.
In December of 2020, Cranbrook RCMP, Columbia Valley RCMP and the Elk Valley RCMP detachments began separate investigations into allegations of extortion and threats through a social media platform. During the preliminary stages of each of those criminal investigations it was noted that there were several files linked to the same usernames.
RCMP in the Kootenay region noted the links early on, then combined its information and resources to undertake this complex investigation, states Reserve Constable Katie Forgeron, Media Relations Officer for the Cranbrook RCMP. After months of interjurisdictional investigation, a man was taken into police custody. He was later released on rigorous conditions pending his first appearance in court.
RCMP in the Kootenay region noted the links early on, then combined its information and resources to undertake this complex investigation,
After months of interjurisdictional investigation, a man was taken into police custody. He was later released on rigorous conditions pending his first appearance in court.
On August 6, 2024, Steven Laverne Plaskett, 44, pleaded guilty in Supreme Court to three charges including Extortion, Uttering Threats and Criminal Harassment. On January 15, 2025, he was sentenced to a global sentence of six years, along with other ancillary orders.
Cranbrook RCMP, Columbia Valley RCMP and Elk Valley RCMP worked tirelessly in their efforts to investigate this individual and to bring him before the courts, says R/Cst. Forgeron. We’re grateful for those affected coming forward and providing evidence resulting in a successful prosecution.
Cranbrook RCMP, Columbia Valley RCMP and Elk Valley RCMP worked tirelessly in their efforts to investigate this individual and to bring him before the courts,
We’re grateful for those affected coming forward and providing evidence resulting in a successful prosecution.
R/Cst Katie ForgeronCranbrook RCMP
For media inquiries contact:R/Cst. Katie Forgeron by email at kathy.forgeron@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or by phone at 250-581-1732
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