Castlegar woman forfeits at-home sentence for prison in the face of new charges
A Castlegar woman serving an at-home, conditional sentence for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of an unauthorized weapon in now serving her time in prison, according to Castlegar RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. “In November of 2022, 34-year-old Robyn Poznikoff was found guilty of two counts for the possession […]
Shoplifting arrest leads to drug and weapon charges against a 37-year-old Trail man
On Thursday, Feb. 1, at 2:11 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a man who allegedly stole a large quantity of meat from a business in the 1600 block of Marcolin Drive, in Trail. The officer conducted an investigation and obtained a photograph of the suspect. The photograph […]
Suspect leads cops in lengthy downtown Trail footrace
On Thursday, Feb. 1, at 12:30 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 30-year-old Trail man allegedly shoplifting condoms, lubricant, and band-aids from a business located in the 1500 block of Second Avenue, in Trail. Unfortunately for the man, the employees knew his identity and reported it, and […]
UPDATE: Trail RCMP requests assistance identifying two persons of interest after crimes in Rossland/Trail
UPDATE: Trail and Greater District RCMP is asking the public to help identify the two women in the attached two photographs that are believed to be connected to a recent purse theft and $3,900 fraud, in Rossland and Trail. The vehicle associated to these two women is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara bearing BC licence […]
Vehicle smash-and-grabs on the rise in parking lots in remote areas
By The Trail Champion On Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 3:53 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report of a smash-and-grab to a vehicle parked in the parking lot of Nancy Green Provincial Park along Hwy 3B, in Rossland. The owner had been hiking in the area and, when she returned to her vehicle, […]
Trail takes bold steps to end working poverty
The working poor make up a staggering 42 per cent of people living in poverty across Canada. Working poverty is defined as working part or full time yet struggling to meet basic needs such as adequate shelter and food. It’s a complex challenge, and it impacts people in every community. A group of organizations in […]
Top 10 Excuses for No Insurance — RCMP
BC Highway Patrol – Kootenay has found a shocking number of drivers operating vehicles without valid insurance. From December 1, 2023, to January 11, 2024, BC Highway Patrol – Kootenay has located 177 drivers operating uninsured vehicles. Each driver received a violation ticket for no insurance for $598 dollars. As a result, BC Highway Patrol […]
RCMP arrest prolific offender following chase in Creston
RCMP needed the Southeast District Emergency Response and Containment Teams as well as Police Dog Services to take down a suspect during an arrest earlier this month in the Creston Valley. RCMP said that on Wednesday, January 10, police were investigating the report of an alleged incident where a man committed a violent assault against […]
Man who killed off-duty Abbotsford Police Department receives five-year sentence
The man convicted in the killing of an off-duty Constable from the Abbotsford Police Department in downtown Nelson has been sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter. Crown prosecutors confirmed that Alex Willness was sentenced in BC Supreme Court on Thursday after he was found guilty of manslaughter charges in 2023. With credit for […]
E-Comm releases list of top nuisance 9-1-1 calls in 2023
Whether you’re waiting on a traffic light, demanding directions home from the Drake concert, or concerned about your lost nose ring, general questions and complaints do not belong on 9-1-1. E-Comm, which handles 99 per cent of B.C.’s 9-1-1 call volume, has released its tenth annual list of nuisance calls. And with an increase of […]
