UPDATE: Vanderhoof RCMP arrest suspect in active shooter situation
November 25, 2021 at 12:16 pm the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to reports of an active shooter with a long gun targeting the RCMP Detachment in the 100 Block of Columbia Street and then continuing to drive around the area. The public was asked to stay inside or to shelter in place. Just after 1p.m. the Vanderhoof RCMP successfully...
Stabbing leads Castlegar RCMP to drugs, weapons
Two local men drew police attention to themselves after what appears to have been a knife fight, acccording to Castlegar detachment commander RCMP Sgt. Monty Taylor In the early morning hours of Nov. 23, a home owner on Rosedale Road in Ootishenia answered their door to a male covered in blood reporting he had been stabbed,"...
Cranbrook Remembrance Day memorial defaced with pro-vaccine graffiti
Cranbrook RCMP is investigating an act of vandalism after the city’s cenotaph was defaced with graffiti early in the morning before Thursday’s Remembrance Day Ceremony. Police said they were called early Thursday morning when someone noticed the graffiti saying “the real heroes are the vaccinated” scrawled across the memorial...
Surrey baby found safe after being abducted in stolen vehicle
Surrey RCMP is informing the public of a theft of vehicle and child abduction that occurred in the Cloverdale area. On Nov. 9, 2021 at 08:35 a.m., Surrey RCMP responded after a vehicle was stolen with a baby strapped into a car seat inside. The vehicle was parked, and left running in the driveway of a residence in the 17200-block...
RCMP investigating string of armed robberies in the Southeast District
The RCMP is investigating a string of armed robberies that happened in the last month between Osoyoos to Lake Country. On Oct. 18, 2021 just after 9:10 p.m., Osoyoos RCMP responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm at a business in the 9000 block of Main Street. A male entered the business, allegedly threatened the...
Police busy during weekend conducting several impaired driving investigations
In a media release Monday, the Grand Forks RCMP said that in less than 24 hours, between 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, Grand Forks officers conducted three impaired driving investigations. RCMP said the first investigation started Saturday at 8:30 p.m. when Mounties were advised of a ...
RCMP report more than 230 catalytic converter thefts reported in Richmond
In a recent media release, the Richmond RCMP say that during the first nine months of 2021, 238 catalytic converters were reported stolen across the city. Corporal Ian Henderson of the Richmond RCMP says, “Victims all across the city have reported catalytic converter thefts from all makes and models of vehicles - from small...
UPDATE: Suspect arrested after alleged theft/assault
On Oct. 24, 2021, Trail and Greater District RCMP arrested the alleged suspect in this assault who will face a future court date in regards to this incident. Trail RCMP will be requesting Crown Counsel review a detailed report about the incident and pursue charges. Previous coverage: Trail and Greater District RCMP are looking...
Nelson police investigating report of rocks thrown at vehicles
Nelson Police have opened an investigation into a report of rocks being thrown at passing vehicles on Monday, October 25, 2021, on Lakeside Drive near the Chalko Mika Mall. Police said in a media release the incident happened between 4-5 p.m. in the surrounding area of 1000 Block of Lakeside Drive. Nelson Police said at least...
Two seriously injured in head-on crash near China Creek
On Monday, Oct. 25, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Trail RCMP, BC Highway Patrol and Emergency Services responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision on Hwy 22 near China Creek, about two kilometres north of Genelle. "Upon arrival, it was determined that a southbound Kia crossed the centre line and collided head on with a northbound...