Gun shot fired into Salmo home results in arrest of woman
Front line RCMP officers mobilized early Friday morning to respond to a report of shots fired into a Salmo area home. "On Jan. 15, just before 3:50 a.m., Salmo RCMP received a report of a dynamic situation unfolding at a property located in the 1800-block of Airport Road in Salmo," said RCMP Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey. "Initial ...
Police seek public input after suspicious fire in Trail
Police are seeking witnesses to a suspected arson SAturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Jan. 9, at 1:23 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP and Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue responded to a fire that occurred in a shed on a residential property in the 1000 -block of Birch Avenue in Trail," Wicentowich...
Impaired driving stop in downtown Castlegar nets mess of meth
A man now faces a number of potential impaired driving and drug related charges after police stopped a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner Tuesday afternoon, according to Castlegar top cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. "On Jan. 5, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a front line Castlegar RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop...
Prince George: Suspects smash cop cars in failed attempt to flee
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 5, the Prince George RCMP’s Street Crew Unit conducted surveillance on a stolen 2018 Ford F150. Burns Lake RCMP have been looking for this vehicle in relation to a Break and Enter from their area on Dec.15, 2020. After conducting surveillance on the vehicle, members of the Street ...
Update: Death of woman on New Year’s Day now considered a hit-and-run homicide
Sicamous RCMP and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the unexpected death of a woman early on New Year’s Day. The victim, who was previously reported to be 65 years of age, has been positively identified as a 64-year-old woman. She was found at approximately 2:30 a.m., suffering from...
Rossland anti-mask incident prompts police attendance
An incident in Rossland Christmas Eve has RCMP explaining why a Kelowna man was not ticketed for failure to comply with Covid-19 mask requirements. “On Dec. 31, 2020 at 1 p.m., a front line Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about a 55-year-old Kelowna man who allegedly declined to wear a […]
Ymir man arrested after routine call leads to discovery of illicit drugs
A Ymir man will be facing charges after police found drugs in his home, according to Salmo top cop Cpl. Darryl Orr. On Jan. 8, at roughly 4 p.m., Salmo RCMP responded to a residence in Ymir during a routine call for service. "While at the residence RCMP members discovered illegal drugs in plain view," Orr said. "The male home...
Emergency Response Team deploys after shots fired in Merritt
RCMP in Merritt BC is now investigating after a man allegedly discharged a firearm during an apparent neighbour dispute Saturday evening in Kane Valley south of the Nicola Valley city. On Jan. 9, just before 8 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a 9-1-1 emergency call after a Sun Valley resident allegedly fired a non-restricted...
So-called 'Freedom Rally' organizer from Winlaw fined $2,300 for unlawful event in Castlegar
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 a Freedom Rally was held at Millennium Park in Castlegar where between 60 and 80 people gathered to listen to speakers with messaging around COVID-19 related guidelines, measures and enacted laws, according to Castlegar Top Cop RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. Some people later relocated along the 2000 block...
OP/ED: Because police are people too
As many of you know, on December 5, 2020 at approximately 4:40 p.m., a major and very tragic incident unfolded, in the Rotary Park parking lot, situated right outside the RCMP Detachment in Merritt BC. Sadly a young man lost his life and our officers had to bear witness to this situation as it rapidly evolved. Our hearts hurt...
