Police investigate after threats made to SHSS
In the evening of April 16, 2023 Castlegar RCMP responded to a report that a student allegedly made a threat through social media of violence toward the Stanley Humphries High school in Castlegar, according to RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor. School officials were immediately engaged and the student, along with their parents, was...
Nelson Police warn public about online rental scams
Nelson Police is warning the public about scams circulating in the Heritage City after officers received reports of multiple frauds originating during the past week from real estate rental ads posted on various platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji. Nelson Police said the ads offer accommodation, often at a price...
Uniform Gang Enforcement Team seizes drug and weapons in Fruitvale
On Saturday, April 1, the CFSEU Uniform Gang Enforcement Team seized firearms, ammunition, suspected illicit drugs and other drug trafficking related items from a vehicle and residence during an investigation in Fruitvale, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Wicentowich said UGET arrested a 40-year-old man, a 33-year-old...
Wanted man may be in West Kootenay region
The Squamish RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Dominic Paul Ethier, 46 years old, who is wanted on several outstanding warrants related to multiple offences, including: • Obstructing a Police Officer, Section 129(a) CC • Assaulting a Police Officer, Section 270(1) CC • Fail to Appear, Section 145(2)(b) CC...
Woman with gunshot wound to head dropped off at Trail hospital
An investigation is underway after a Fruitvale woman was dropped off at KBRH with a gunshot wound to the head, according to RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Monday, March 27, at approximately 5 a.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP were notified that a 36-year-old Fruitvale woman with a single gunshot wound...
UPDATED: Driver that left accident scene turns himself in to police
RCMP said police have identified the driver that left the scene of an accident Tuesday, March 21, 2023, near the intersection of Highway 3A and 6 near Playmor. RCMP had requested public assistance following the accident after the driver of the Grey or Silver ½ ton GMC pickup left the scene of the accident that involved three...
Threats, online intimidation resulting in postponement of Drag Storytime treated as suspected hate-motivated incidents — NPD
Nelson Police said Tuesday that the department is stepping up investigations following the recent postponement of the “Drag Storytime Children’s Program” at the Nelson Library on Saturday March 11th, 2023. The program was cancelled by organizers before the event was schedule to happen after staff and storytellers received...
Theft of purse leads to fraud investigation
On March 15, 2023, Grand Forks RCMP were made aware of a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred on March 4, 2023 at the Paulson Cross Country ski area off Highway 3. Police said that while the driver secured their vehicle, someone came by, broke into the vehicle and stole a purse including credit cards. After contacting the...
Police continue search for wanted man
On Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, Jarrid Constantin, a 43-year-old Trail man, failed to make an appearance on his court date, in Provincial Court, in Rossland, BC. A judge issued an unendorsed warrant of arrest for Jarrid Constantin as a result. Trail and Greater District RCMP is alleging the following criminal charges against Jarrid...
BC police investigate shooting of 17 wild horses near Walhachin
On March 10, the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP received a report of several horses killed on BC Crown land, north of Walhachin, BC, approximately 65 km West of Kamloops. Investigators were led to the specific location, where it was confirmed 17 horses had recently been shot. They appeared to be from a herd of feral (wild) horses which...
