A Penticton man who pulled a knife on a female bylaw officer and threatened to kill her was sentenced to 10 months in jail and placed on probation for two years following an emotional sentencing hearing at the Penticton courthouse Monday.

Joshua Penner, 35, was found guilty after a trial that wrapped up in late May of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, possessing a dangerous weapon and uttering threats.

Justice Lynett Jung said the circumstances in this case were so serious that she could not consider the imposition of a conditional sentence to be served in the community.

After Jung sentenced Penner to the 10-month jail sentence, he and his girlfriend hugged each other and sobbed uncontrollably as the judge continued to read the strict conditions Penner will face once he’s releas

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