Suspects still at large after 'very rare' Trail home invasion, police call for greater vigilance over summer months
While police are calling a violent home invasion last Friday "very rare", they are also cautioning residents to be mindful of security in their homes, vehicles and properties. Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said the situation Friday appears to have been a case of mistaken identity. "On May 22 at 11:38 p.m., the Trail...
Manslaughter trial for Castlegar officer scheduled for early September
After more than five years, jury selection is finally slated for Sept. 8 in Nelson for a Castlegar RCMP officer charged with manslaughter. Castlegar RCMP Const. Jason Tait has elected for trial by jury to face charges stemming from the Jan. 29, 2015 shooting death of Waylon Jesse Edey of Yahk, B.C. during an attempted traffic...
Castlegar man arrested after seizure of suspected fentanyl and cocaine
On May 22, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant on a residence situated in the 600-block of 11th Avenue of Castlegar B.C. The search warrant was authorized as part of an active police investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Castlegar area. Two men were taken into police custody...
Found remains confirmed to be those of missing man
The found remains discovered in a rural area of Quesnel on May 6, 2020 have been confirmed to be that of a man reported missing to the Quesnel RCMP. Investigators from the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit, in partnership with the BC Coroners Service have now confirmed the remains are that of Louis Korkowski. (Link...
Excessive speeders force BC RCMP to return to pre-COVID-19 enforcement levels
On Friday, May 15, Supt. Holly Turton, Officer in Charge of BC RCMP Traffic Services announced that traffic enforcement would be returning to pre-COVID-19 levels in light of a noticeable spike in excessive speed offences. This announcement coincided with Canada Road Safety Week and the month of May High Risk Driving Campaign....
Hate crimes against Asian British Columbians spike in March, April
Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in response to the increase in hate crimes and incidents towards people of Asian heritage in B.C.: "I am deeply saddened by the recent rise in racially motivated physical and verbal attacks and vandalism against...
From one hero to another: Cop dog asks Dr. Henry's forgiveness for social distancing 'faux paw'
There was no time to ask Dr. Bonnie Henry for a special exemption from social distancing as Police Service Dog Griff caught a suspect in the middle of a break and enter at a Ranger Station at the Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park recently. On May 2, PSD Griff was conducting foot patrols with his Integrated Police Dog Service ...
Wanted man sought by Trail police
Trail RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man., according to a press release issued Friday morning. The release said 36-year-old Troy Harry Tremayne is wanted province wide for failure to comply, assault, theft under $5,000 and (being) unlawfully in a dwelling, among other alleged offences. Tremayne...
Police seek help finding Quesnel man
RCMP in Quesnel is seeking public assistance to locate Louis Korkowski and two vehicles of interest. Louis was last seen Monday, May 4, after 6 p.m. on the West side of Quesnel. He has not been seen since nor has he been in contact with friends or family. Police are concerned about Louis’ well-being and are asking anyone...
Two Trail men facing charges after alleged assault
An alleged assault in downtown Trail has led to the arrest of two men, according to a press release issued by Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. On April 28 at 11:46 a.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a report that a 57-year-old male victim of Trail, had been allegedly assaulted by two males...
