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Police seeking public assistance in nabbing theft suspects

Police are looking for three suspects after a theft Wednesday, according to RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson. On the evening of Feb.10, between 9 and 10 p.m., two males and one female were involved in the theft of two snowblowers from a business along Columbia Ave near 22 Street,” Johnson said. “The suspects were driving a dark coloured...

RCMP on lookout for Cranbrook home invasion suspect

The Cranbrook RCMP are asking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Andres Salvador-Bejarano who currently has a warrant outstanding for his arrest in connection with the February 4th 2016, home invasion incident in Cranbrook. A warrant for arrest has been issued for Michael Andres Salvador-Bejarano, born May 23, 1991....

Nakusp RCMP seize drugs in Edgewood bust

A 'significant' amount of drugs have been confiscated after a bust in Edgewood today, according to RCMP Cpl. Jason Burndred. "On Thursday, Feb. 11, the Nakusp RCMP executed a CDSA search warrant for an unlicenced grow operation in the Edgewood B.C. area," Burndred said. "A 49-year-old male was arrested for production of a...

RCMP warn of Valentine's Day frauds

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Surrey RCMP is reminding residents to be wary of those taking advantage of our basic need for human companionship. In 2015, Surrey RCMP saw a 36% increase in frauds largely due to the Canada Revenue Agency and Immigration Canada scams (see previous release). The Surrey RCMP also ...

Salmo RCMP investigate credit card fraud

Salmo RCMP is advising the public to contact the detachment if anyone has credit cards problems after a report was recently received said Cpl Riordan Bellman in a media release. "Salmo RCMP is currently investigating fraudulently compromised credit cards from area financial institutions," Bellman said. "If you have had your...

Composite sketch released after sexual assault in Surrey City Centre area

Surrey RCMP is releasing a composite sketch of the suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted and stabbed a woman on Feb. 2 in the City Centre area. The victim was able to provide a detailed description of her attacker resulting in the preparation of a composite sketch (see attached). The suspect is described as a black […]

BC SPCA investigation leads charges against four-time offender from Winlaw

A Slocan Valley man has been charged with animal cruelty for the fourth time, following a BC SPCA seizure of 29 animals from a property near Winlaw on Thursday (January 28) the SPCA said Tuesday in a media release. The release said crown counsel has charged Joao (John) Vieira with three counts of animal cruelty under the...

RANT: Tax payer or porn user, we need to stop these people

There is a group of people calling local homes, claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency, and another attacking porn watchers (that comes up later). They are not who they claim to be. They are evil, vile, despicable cheating liars, whom I can't imagine enjoy even the love of their own mothers. They are going into the...

Surrey police seeking additional information in sexual interference investigation

Surrey RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance to identify other potential witnesses and/or victims in order to advance an ongoing sexual interference investigation. In August 2015, police began investigating an allegation of two adult males having sexual intercourse with two young teenage girls. The Surrey RCMP’s Special Victims Unit (SVU) spearheaded the investigation which eventually […]

Revenue agency phone scam reaches Trail/Rossland areas

The Trail RCMP want the public to be aware of a prolific phone scam currently targeting residents of Trail, Rossland, and the surrounding areas, according to Trail RCMP Cpl. Mike Wilson. "People are receiving phone calls from a male claiming to be 'Shawn White from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)', who threatens police or...

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