Police remind Rossland residents to remain vigilant and lock doors
On Friday, Nov. 26, at 6:14 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint of an attempted break, enter, and theft into a business in the 2000 block of Washington Street, in Rossland. The business owner had discovered an unknown suspect attempted to circumvent the lock on the backdoor and...
UPDATE: Vanderhoof RCMP arrest suspect in active shooter situation
November 25, 2021 at 12:16 pm the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to reports of an active shooter with a long gun targeting the RCMP Detachment in the 100 Block of Columbia Street and then continuing to drive around the area. The public was asked to stay inside or to shelter in place. Just after 1p.m. the Vanderhoof RCMP successfully...
Stabbing leads Castlegar RCMP to drugs, weapons
Two local men drew police attention to themselves after what appears to have been a knife fight, acccording to Castlegar detachment commander RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor In the early morning hours of Nov. 23, a home owner on Rosedale Road in Ootishenia answered their door to a male covered in blood reporting he had been stabbed,"...
Surrey baby found safe after being abducted in stolen vehicle
Surrey RCMP is informing the public of a theft of vehicle and child abduction that occurred in the Cloverdale area. On Nov. 9, 2021 at 08:35 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded after a vehicle was stolen with a baby strapped into a car seat inside. The vehicle was parked, and left running in the driveway of a residence in the 17200-block...
RCMP investigating string of armed robberies in the Southeast District
The RCMP is investigating a string of armed robberies that happened in the last month between Osoyoos to Lake Country. On Oct. 18, 2021 just after 9:10 p.m., Osoyoos RCMP responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm at a business in the 9000 block of Main Street. A male entered the business, allegedly threatened the...
Grand Forks RCMP release monthly report, winter driving tips
Grand Forks RCMP witnessed a dramatic reduction in their fall work load compared to the summer increase. In a media release, Grand Forks RCMP said statistical data is being released to highlight the difference between the summer months and the start of fall. From September 1 to October 31, 2021, Grand Forks officers attended...
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after alleged theft/assault
On Oct. 24, 2021, Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested the alleged suspect in this assault who will face a future court date in regards to this incident. Trail RCMP will be requesting Crown Counsel review a detailed report about the incident and pursue charges. Previous coverage: Trail and Greater District RCMP are looking...
Two seriously injured in head-on crash near China Creek
On Monday, Oct. 25, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Trail RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near China Creek, about two kilometres north of Genelle. "Upon arrival, it was determined that a southbound Kia crossed the centre line and collided head on with a northbound...
Police investigating 100 Mile House murder
In the evening hours of Oct. 19, 100 Mile RCMP received a 911 call reporting what sounded like gunshots in the industrial area of the community.Police responded and located a person who had succumbed to their injuries. Police are investigating how the person died and the circumstances leading up the incident.Evidence at the...
RCMP seek public tips regarding B&E at Gerick's Cycle
Police are searching for two thieves who broke into Gerick's Cycle over the weekend, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Oct. 8, 2021, at 7:53 a.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report about a break, enter and theft at Gerick’s Cycle, located in the 900 block of Rossland Avenue in Trail,"...
