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Penticton Apr 18 - 1,873 views
A Penticton man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in the Penticton area in August of 2013 is slated to be sentenced on Tuesday.
Darren MacDonald has pleaded guilty to some of the charges he was facing in the assault case. The others will be stayed
Among the charges are attempting to choke to overcome resistance, kidnapping, unlawful confinement, sexual assault with a weapon and sexual assault causing bodily harm.
The incident took place in August 2013, when according to the RCMP, the suspect apparently confined and sexually assaulted the girl at a remote location. He then consumed pills resulting in unconsciousness.
The victim was able to free herself and drive herself, and the still unconscious suspect, from the location and call police.
The suspect was taken to Penticton Regional Hospital. There is a publication ban on anything that would identify the victim.
MacDonald has remained in custody. His sentencing is expected to be by video.
