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Roommate 'misunderstanding' leads to 1 arrested on outstanding warrants in Kelowna
Police arrested a 41-year-old on outstanding warrants after responding to a roommate dispute, including alleged breaches of release and court orders.
The Kelowna RCMP responded to the 600-block of Glenmore Road on Thursday night after an apparent misunderstanding between roommates at the residence.
A video posted to Instagram showing six RCMP cruisers on the street sparked online speculation about the police presence in the neighborhood.
Sgt. Kris Clark, RCMP media relations officer, called the incident a "non-event" and an apparent "misunderstanding between roommates." Clark withheld specific details out of respect for privacy.
Police arrested a 41-year-old at the scene for outstanding warrants; Clark confirmed the charges involved disobeying court orders and breaching release orders.
The RCMP declined to provide further details about the initial call, considering the matter resolved following the arrest and citing privacy protections.