Grand Forks police kept busy during May long weekend
May long weekend is typically a busy weekend on the roads as people emerge from a long winter enjoying the warmer and drier conditions. Grand Forks officers were also kept busy this weekend investigating a wide variety of different matters. Some of the investigations from this weekend include: May 21 Two officers conducted ...
Trail man facing assault charges after attack in city's downtown
A Trail man is facing charges including assault with a weapon and uttering threats after an incident over the weekend, according to RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On May 14, at 2 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP officers were conducting a proactive foot patrol when they were alerted to an ongoing alleged incident...
BC RCMP fight fraud with community outreach
In response to an ever-increasing number of seniors being targeted by frauds and scams, the BC RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement (FPPE) team launched a proactive community outreach campaign to prevent seniors from falling victim to the vast array of sophisticated and constantly evolving scams. Based on recent ...
Small communities galvanize BC investigation into prolific offenders/violent attacks
The Province, in co-operation with British Columbia’s Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC), has hired two experts to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attacks, and the necessary actions. In April, B.C.’s urban mayors sent detailed information to the Attorney General and Minister of Public Safety and...
Castlegar man facing charges after B&E/theft from Trail mall
On Sunday, May 8, at 4:30 a.m. a Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a break, enter, and theft occurring at the Waneta Mall located in the 8000 block of Hwy 3B in Trail, according to RCMP. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said the responding officer located the suspect, a 35-year-old Castlegar man, who had ...
Excessive speeding results in large fine and seizure
The need for speed was a costly one for a Montrose man last week, police say. "On Friday, May 6, 2022, at approximately 12:22 p.m., a Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was conducting a routine traffic patrol when he observed a 2008 yellow Lotus sports car travelling at 122 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, in the 3000 block of ...
RCMP recover stolen vehicle, arrest Kelowna man
A Kelowna man is in police custody facing charges stemming from a car theft and subsequent flight from authorities, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Trail and Greater District and Salmo RCMP joined forces to investigate and arrest a 33-year-old Kelowna man for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle and fleeing...
Assault against an elderly woman in downtown Trail
A Trail woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an elderly woman in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Friday, May 6, at 5:57 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a 23-year-old Trail woman who allegedly assaulted a 78-year-old Trail woman in the 800 block of Helena Street, Trail.”...
Smorgasbord of drugs and hundreds of thousands in cash and gold seized
A lengthy investigation by BC RCMP Federal Policing investigators, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation of Los Angeles, California, culminated in the arrest of several individuals, and the seizure of dozens of different drugs, along with a large amount of cash, gold and silver bars. Between September and...
RCMP make arrest in bank robbery at CIBC
Grand Forks RCMP said an arrest has been made in connection with robbery last month of the CIBC in the Boundary City. Grand Forks RCMP said in a media release Monday that 35-year-old Briaden Rosch of Creston was taken into custody without incident Saturday in the East Kootenay City by local officers. RCMP said Rosch remains...
