Surrey Memorial Hospital torch lighter incident leads to assault charge
Published 11:25 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A woman has been charged with assault with a weapon in connection with allegedly using a torch lighter at Surrey Memorial Hospital in February.
Surrey Police responded to the hospital on Feb. 26 and arrested the suspect. She was released with conditions, including a promise to appear, before formal charges were laid.
Kyla Jeanine Jewer was charged on June 15, 2026, with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose in addition to the assault charge. A warrant for her arrest was issued on June 15 and “remains outstanding,” BC Prosecution Service spokesperson Damienne Darby said.
The Now-Leader has reached out to Fraser Health for comment.
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