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Southeast RCMP seeking witnesses in suspected abduction/killing

On April 14, during the process of investigating an allegation of an abduction from the Lumby area, the North Okanagan RCMP located a deceased female in a rural location, according to Staff Sgt. Jason Smart, NCO i/c of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. A male believed to be involved in this death was arrested […]

Reaching for piece of chicken blamed for highway accident

Trail RCMP said that on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:57 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Highway 3, near the Nancy Green Junction, in Rossland. RCMP said the officer attended the scene and located the man and his crashed vehicle. “The man […]

Nelson Police, Salmo RCMP searching for man wanted for numerous offences

The Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Salmo RCMP, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aza Tobias Hanbury. Hanbury is currently wanted in relation to numerous files from multiple jurisdictions for offences including Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Obstruct Police. Hanbury is 6’1”, approximately 185 pounds, medium build, […]

Two people killed in head-on collision on Highway 3 near Creston

RCMP confirmed Friday that two people died in a two-vehicle accident Thursday afternoon east of Creston in Kitchener. Creston RCMP said that both drivers were deceased at the accident scene. The accident happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. with Creston RCMP, Creston Fire Rescue and BC EHS responding to a 2-vehicle collision on Highway 3. Crews […]

Grand Forks man charged with manslaughter in following year-long investigation

A Grand Forks man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with an incident on Granby Road April 16th, 2023. At 2 a.m., on April 16th, frontline officers with the Grand Forks RCMP responded to a report of a man being shot inside a rural residence on Granby Road. Upon arrival, police and BC Ambulance […]

UPDATED: AMBER ALERT deactivated after missing child, mother located

Langley RCMP confirmed Friday that the AMBER ALERT for missing 4-month-old child has been deactivated. RCMP confirmed that around 5 p.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, officers were notified by staff at Langley Memorial Hospital that Brianne Ford and son Tyler Durocher were at the facility. Police attended and confirmed both were in good health. However, […]

CBSA cocaine seizure leads to nine-year sentence for drug smuggler

A resident of New Brunswick was sentenced to nine years in prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Canada at the Pacific Highway Commercial border crossing near Vancouver the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said in a media release Thursday. The bust was a joint venture between the CBSA and Royal Mounted Canadian Police (RCMP). […]

UPDATED: NPD addresses social media reports of sexual assaults near Art Gibbons Park, Skateboard Park

Nelson Police said in the media release Tuesday the department is aware of recent social media posts circulating within the community regarding alleged sexual assaults near Art Gibbons Park and the Nelson Skateboard Park. Nelson Police said these posts have raised understandable concerns among residents. According to the information shared on social media, the suspect […]

Man wanted on outstanding warrants arrested by Nelson Police, transported back to Manitoba

A man wanted for outstanding warrants for his arrest in Manitoba is being returned to the prairie province after being arrested Wednesday by Nelson Police officers. Nelson Police said 24-year-old Mason Buchner-Monkman was arrested by officers at a residents March 27, 2024 in Nelson. “Mr. Buchner-Monkman had come to the attention of the Nelson Police […]

Province approves use of Taser 7

The Province has approved the use of Taser 7 as an intermediate weapon for all police agencies in British Columbia. The approval process for Taser 7 included convening a multi-disciplinary panel to provide advice to the director of Police Services with consideration of a range of expertise and perspectives. The panel had representatives from various organizations, such […]

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