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Quesnel man charged in violent incident recaptured by police

A Quesnel man wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested in Prince Rupert.

Quesnel RCMP confirm that 20-year old Kelly Gerk was taken into custody at around 11 o’clock last night (Thursday).

Gerk left the Vision Quest treatment center in Logan Lake back on April 21st.

He and 20-year old Colton Roy are awaiting trial in connection with a serious assault.

His next court date is set for May 14th.

Gerk is charged with aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon in connection to an incident on Callanan Street in downtown Quesnel back in April of last year.

Police say a man was rushed to G.R. Baker Hospital with severe injuries and was later transported to a larger facility for treatment.

– with files from George Henderson, MyCaribooNow.com

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Justin Madu
Justin Madu
Justin is an anchor and reporter with MyPGNow. Born in Kelowna, he has lived in Prince George for over fifteen years. He is a graduate of the UNBC English BA program.

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