Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield has berated the NDP over the release of a convicted repeat sex offender in the community.
During the Mar. 5 session of Question Period in the Legislature, a visibly angry Merrifield called the release of Taylor Dueck a violation of trust by the provincial government. Dueck had previously served for convictions of sexual assault, before being released in Kelowna without any warning to residents.
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Cpl. Gauthier has confirmed that Dueck is currently in custody.
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