Joshua Tyler Schaeffer is fit to stand trial following a mental health assessment. He faces multiple charges stemming from an evening rampage when he allegedly crashed his truck into multiple vehicles and buildings at Country Club Centre. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

TRUCK RAMPAGE

Nanaimo man fit to face charges after Country Club truck rampage

Jan 22, 2020 | 2:16 AM

NANAIMO — A mental health assessment has cleared 34-year-old Joshua Tyler Schaeffer to stand trial on charges related to a Jan. 6 incident at Country Club Centre.

Schaeffer is accused of driving his truck into several buildings and vehicles in an evening rampage that resulted in extensive damage, but no injuries.

He will also go to trial on separate driving-related charges from 2018.

According to Schaeffer’s lawyer, Bert King, Schaeffer understands the nature of charges against him and the current judicial process.

Schaeffer appeared in court via video from Victoria where he is currently being held at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre.

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A bail hearing is anticipated on Tuesday, Jan. 28 with further court dates to be determined.

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