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2025 incident near Freeman Park in PG sees man plead guilty to four charges

Brendan Pawliw
By Brendan Pawliw

A man has pleaded guilty to a slew of charges following a violent incident in Prince George dating back to January of 2025 near Freeman Park.

According to the BC Prosecution Service, David Michael O’Neill entered pleas on charges related to kidnapping, robbery, aggravated assault and unlawful confinement on Monday.

The court has ordered a psychiatric and psychological report prior to sentencing.

His next court appearance is January 4th in Prince George.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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