Disturbance in the hospital emergency room leads to one arrest
On Friday, Feb. 7, at 1:18 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 41-year-old Bridesville man causing a disturbance in the emergency room at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man was allegedly intoxicated and yelling at staff after being denied a […]
Local man recognized after helping police nab fleeing suspect
On Wed., June 12, 2024, Jason Mulder of Trail, assisted a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer with the arrest of a local offender who attempted to flee in downtown Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Mulder tripped the fleeing suspect then grabbed onto him until the officer could catch up to the […]
Police seek witnesses to motor vehicle incident that killed Fruitvale woman
The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating the circumstances of a fatal motor vehicle incident last month and are seeking witnesses or video to advance their investigation. In a press release Wednesday, police said on Jan. 9, 2025, the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident that resulted […]
RCMP: It's wrong to steal the bong
On Monday, Jan. 20, at 8:01 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about a theft from a business in the 1000 block of Farwell Street, in Trail, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A man entered the business and allegedly stole a glass ‘bong’, or marihuana smoking […]
Trail sets new standard for sexual assault survivors with paceKit initiative
By City of Trail New process reduces trauma and improves reporting The City of Trail is setting a new precedent in supporting sexual assault survivors by introducing self-collection kits. This progressive initiative offers victims the option to privately collect vital evidence in the aftermath of an assault. Addressing this challenge was initially discussed at the […]
Trail RCMP execute search warrant, seize MDMA
On Sun., Jan. 19, 2025, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act on a residence located in the 500 block of 10 Avenue, in Montrose. The officers arrested a 20-year-old Montrose man at the residence. The man was taken into police custody and later […]
Trail man and Fruitvale man arrested following theft and assault with a weapon in Castlegar
On January 13, 2025, shortly before noon, Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of two individuals allegedly threatening staff after stealing merchandise from a business in Castlegar, according to Castlegar detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor.. “The suspects fled in a vehicle, and police obtained a description of both the individuals and the associated vehicle,” he […]
RCMP investigate Quesnel home invasion
A search warrant was executed to the residence of two suspects in relation to a home invasion. On Jan. 12, 2025, at approximately 2:10 a.m., the Quesnel RCMP received a report of a home invasion in the 300 block of Hoy Street, in Quesnel. Two suspects broke into a residence, sprayed the victim with bear […]
BCHP Winter Impaired Driving Campaign takes 36 drivers off the road
Mandatory Alcohol Screening, tactical check stops, targeted patrols; BC Highway Patrol used all of their tools to take 36 impaired drivers off the road in the December 2024 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign in the East Kootenays. We screened almost 1,000 drivers in the East Kootenays over the month of December, says Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC […]
Message from Castlegar RCMP detachment commander, 2024 policing stats
I would like to share our 2024 Year-End Statistics with you, Sgt. Monty Taylor, Detachment Commander of the Castlegar RCMP. We continue to see an overall decrease in the number of calls for service in our community, dropping from 3,915 in 2023 to 3,711 in 2024. I am encouraged by the reduction in total Criminal Code files—down […]
