Manslaughter trial for Castlegar officer scheduled for early September
After more than five years, jury selection is finally slated for Sept. 8 in Nelson for a Castlegar RCMP officer charged with manslaughter. Castlegar RCMP Const. Jason Tait has elected for trial by jury to face charges stemming from the Jan. 29, 2015 shooting death of Waylon Jesse Edey of Yahk, B.C. during an attempted traffic...
Castlegar man arrested after seizure of suspected fentanyl and cocaine
On May 22, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant on a residence situated in the 600-block of 11th Avenue of Castlegar B.C. The search warrant was authorized as part of an active police investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Castlegar area. Two men were taken into police custody...
Found remains confirmed to be those of missing man
The found remains discovered in a rural area of Quesnel on May 6, 2020 have been confirmed to be that of a man reported missing to the Quesnel RCMP. Investigators from the BC RCMP North District Major Crime Unit, in partnership with the BC Coroners Service have now confirmed the remains are that of Louis Korkowski. (Link...
Excessive speeders force BC RCMP to return to pre-COVID-19 enforcement levels
On Friday, May 15, Supt. Holly Turton, Officer in Charge of BC RCMP Traffic Services announced that traffic enforcement would be returning to pre-COVID-19 levels in light of a noticeable spike in excessive speed offences. This announcement coincided with Canada Road Safety Week and the month of May High Risk Driving Campaign....
Hate crimes against Asian British Columbians spike in March, April
Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in response to the increase in hate crimes and incidents towards people of Asian heritage in B.C.: "I am deeply saddened by the recent rise in racially motivated physical and verbal attacks and vandalism against...
Nakusp RCMP require aid in search for missing dogs
Nakusp RCMP have requested public assistance for information after two dogs in the community of Burton disappeared from the owner’s yard (Tuesday) May 5. Police received the report of the missing animals on Friday, May 8, from a from a Caribou Creek Road resident, who said the dogs disappeared from the yard at approximately...
Search warrant on Vernon Street residence nets NPD drugs, cash
A woman remains in custody after Nelson Police executed a search warrant Thursday (May 7) on a residence in the 800 Block of Vernon Street in Nelson. Police obtained an arrest and entry warrant for the premises following a lengthy investigation into reports of drug activity at the home. “A male and female, who are known to ...
From one hero to another: Cop dog asks Dr. Henry's forgiveness for social distancing 'faux paw'
There was no time to ask Dr. Bonnie Henry for a special exemption from social distancing as Police Service Dog Griff caught a suspect in the middle of a break and enter at a Ranger Station at the Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park recently. On May 2, PSD Griff was conducting foot patrols with his Integrated Police Dog Service ...
Wanted man sought by Trail police
Trail RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man., according to a press release issued Friday morning. The release said 36-year-old Troy Harry Tremayne is wanted province wide for failure to comply, assault, theft under $5,000 and (being) unlawfully in a dwelling, among other alleged offences. Tremayne...
UPDATED: Police continue investigation into vandalized vehicle near Burton
Nakusp RCMP have located the vehicle in question believed to be associated with a vandalized vehicle near Burton earlier this week. In a media release Friday, RCMP said the registered owner of the black Jeep FJ with a white roof has come forward and contacted the Nakusp RCMP after observing reports in the media. "RCMP no...
