Increased reports of police impersonation scams in Surrey
Surrey RCMP is informing the public of a recent influx in scams involving individual(s) who are impersonating either a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer. Five reports of this scam were received by the Surrey RCMP on June 9, 2020. In these cases, the complainants said the...
RCMP, BC Coroners Services investigate sudden death of man discovered on south shore of Kootenay Lake
RCMP said in a media release Tuesday that police and the BC Coroners Services are currently investigating circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man discovered inside a cabin situated on the south shores of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake. RCMP said that Monday (June 8, 2020) at 1 p.m., police received a report that ...
Police officer assaulted with pepper spray during traffic stop near Revelstoke
RCMP said in a media release Monday, that an arrest has been made after a frontline officer was assaulted during a traffic stop early Sunday morning outside of Revelstoke. Police said that on June 7, 2020 shortly after 9:30 a.m., a frontline officer with the Revelstoke RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a blue early 90’s GMC...
Woman dies of street drug overdose — NPD
Nelson Police are reporting a second drug overdose in the city within the past two months. Thursday, (June 4, 2020) at 7:07 p.m., NPD dispatch received a complaint of a female that was non-responsive in the backyard area of a structure in the 800 block of Vernon Street. When police arrived, they found a female who was...
RCMP seek witnesses to theft of batteries from Nakusp worksite
In a media release Thursday, RCMP said police are investigating a theft of industrial batteries from the Nakusp Pole Yard which is situated in the 100-block of Highway 6 East Nakusp. RCMP said the theft is believed to have occurred on (Saturday) May 30, 2020 at approximately 12:45 a.m. Police said it is believed that a dolly...
Police officer assaulted and two arrests made during disturbance call
At least two young adults are facing charges after an altercation with police Monday evening, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich.. "On June 1, at approximately 7:49 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint about a group of intoxicated young adults that were causing a disturbance...
RCMP update on Montrose stabbing/suicide
The Trail and Greater District Detachment continue to investigate the stabbing incident that occurred on May 29, and can provide the following update. The victim has been released from hospital and is expected to make a full recovery. At this time, RCMP believe the incident to be isolated and not an attempted robbery nor...
Suspect in Montrose stabbing dies of self-inflicted wound
One man is dead and another in hospital after a stabbing at the Tempo Gas Station in Montrose. Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich confirmed that the victim, a gas station employee, is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "I can also confirm that the suspect died of a self-inflicted wound," he added. "There is no ...
Nakusp RCMP search warrant nets large quantity of drugs
RCMP in Nakusp said in a media release Thursday that officers executed a search warrant in the village that netted a large quantity of drugs. Police said Wednesday (May 27), officers conducted a search warrant in the 300 block of 8th Ave NW in Nakusp. During the search police located a large quantity of Methamphetamine. Police...
Suspects still at large after 'very rare' Trail home invasion, police call for greater vigilance over summer months
While police are calling a violent home invasion last Friday "very rare", they are also cautioning residents to be mindful of security in their homes, vehicles and properties. Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said the situation Friday appears to have been a case of mistaken identity. "On May 22 at 11:38 p.m., the Trail...
