Alleged assault leaves Fruitvale man in serious condition
By Lone Sheep Publishing
RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said today that on Thursday, March 20, at 1:33 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a 47-year-old Fruitvale man who was allegedly assaulted during a hockey game at the Beaver Valley Arena located at 1777 Green Road, in Fruitvale. He said the alleged assault occurred during the third period of the hockey game on Wednesday, March 18, 2025, between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
“The dispute between the Fruitvale man and another man from Grand Forks, BC, began over the use of an air horn,” Wicentowich said. “The matter escalated into a physical fight between the men. The Fruitvale man was allegedly violently thrown to the ground and sustained serious injuries as a result. He was transported by BC Emergency Health Services to hospital for immediate medical attention. He remains at the hospital in serious condition.”
He said the Grand Forks man is believed to be 40-50 years old. Trail RCMP wishes to speak to the man about the incident.
Trail RCMP continues to investigate .
If you witnessed this incident, or have any information about what occurred, please contact the Trail Detachment at 250-364-2566 to speak to the investigator.
