BBB warns of holiday decorations scam
If you’re planning to get festive with your Halloween, Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. BBB Scam Tracker has received complaints about false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor. How the Scam Works You are searching for some holiday decorations for your home or lawn....
END OF WATCH: In honour of a fallen BC cop
Statement from Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, BC RCMP Commanding Officer I am Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the Commanding Officer of the BC RCMP. It is with a deep and profound sadness that I must advise the public of the homicide of Burnaby RCMP Cst. Shaelyn Yang that occurred this morning in the line of duty....
Robbery at Hwy 3 pullout prompts request for witnesses
Castlegar RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with a robbery that took place on Thursday, according to Castlegar RCMP NCO i/c Sgt. Monty Taylor. On Oct.14, the Castlegar RCMP received a report of a robbery that occurred at a pullout on Hwy 3 approximately 10 to 15 minutes west of Castlegar," Taylor said. "Two males...
Nelson man wanted in connection with assault charge
Nelson RCMP said in a media release Friday that police are requesting the public assistance of a man wanted for assault. Nelson RCMP said that police are looking for 41-year-old Michael Struthers, of Nelson, who is wanted for Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Description of Michael Struthers: 188 cm (6’2) 75 kg (165 lbs) Brown...
Merritt RCMP ask for public assistance in locating missing person
RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing person last seen leaving a meditation retreat near Merritt. Merritt RCMP said that on Saturday, October 1, 2022, police received a missing person report after Jacqueline McDermott was reported missing by family as she has not been seen, or heard from since Thursday,...
Calls for service decline for Grand Forks RCMP as fall begins
Even though summer-like weather continues into the fall, Grand Forks police note there has been a decline in calls for service. Generally, the summer months keep police officers busy with a noted increase in calls for service and tends to tail off come September. That is once again the case this year for the Grand Forks RCMP....
Cross-border investigation ends with $55 Million drug bust
A media release Wednesday by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said 15 people along with a Calgary business has been charged following a $55 Million drug bust involving officials from both Canada and U.S. The ALERT release said Project Cobra seized methamphetamine and cocaine following a cross-border investigation...
Province releases expert recommendations on repeat offending
The Province has received expert recommendations that will help shape actions to keep people and communities safe, and connect people who have been committing repeat offences with the supports they need to break out of that cycle. Communities throughout B.C. have been dealing with an increase in repeat offending – criminal ...
Police seek witnesses/camera footage in wake of explosion
On Saturday, Sept. 10, Trail and Greater District RCMP, Provincial General Investigation Section, Forensic Identification Unit, and E Division Explosive Device Unit completed the examination of the blast scene at the residence in the 200 block of 8 Avenue, in Montrose, BC. The investigation discovered that a piece of metal ...
VPD cancels Amber Alert for three-year-old boy
Vancouver Police Department’s Amber Alert, sent out late Monday night, has been cancelled. The cancellation was announced on the VPD website Tuesday at about 6:15 a.m. VPD was seeking public assistance after a young boy was reported missing from BC Children’s Hospital. VPD said the three-year-old child, reported abducted by...
