Don't get scammed again — CRA issues warning
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is advising the public that during tax time scammers are on the prowl looking to steal your hard-earned money. The CRA said in a media release there is a scam making its round that asks taxpayers to share personal information over the phone. The CRA says this is a scam. "If you get a call or ...
BREAKING: Trail fugitive captured by Calgary Police Fugitive Unit
A Trail fugitive is back in police custody after a collaborative effort between BC and Alberta police resulted in him being arrested in Calgary March 30, acccording to Trail RCMP Cpl. Mike Wicentowich. An extensive manhunt, including massive social media outreach was launched to find Joel Andrew Hutchinson, 30, after he failed...
Premier issues statement on death of RCMP officer
Early Tuesday morning, RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett, 32, died of injuries suffered in a crash in Langford on Vancouver Island. Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement about the death of Const. Sarah Beckett: “Early this morning in Langford, Const. Sarah Beckett was on duty when her police cruiser was involved ...
Quick response by NPD Reserve saves kayker from frigid waters of Kootenay Lake
The weather maybe record-setting outside, but people recreating on Kootenay Lake should be aware the water temperature is glacier-like cold. Nelson Police said a middle-aged man realized just how cold Kootenay Lake temperature is after his kayak capsized Sunday afternoon near the Big Orange Bridge in Nelson. “A 48 year-old ...
Kelowna RCMP picking up pieces after alleged assault suspect crashes into police cruiser
A 42-year-old man of Chase B.C remains in police custody, under investigation for various alleged offences following a dramatic crash in downtown Kelowna Friday morning, which involved an alleged assault suspect and a marked RCMP police vehicle, stalled traffic on Ellis Street for nearly two hours. Kelowna RCMP received a...
Early April Fool's prankster in Cranbrook
Cranbrook RCMP are looking for a prankster playing April Fool's joke a day early. Key City RCMP received several reports Thursday (March 31) morning from vehicle owners with the wrong license plates on their vehicle. RCMP said it appears that sometime Wednesday night someone played an early April Fool’s prank. Police, trying...
Oliver RCMP on hunt for vandals responsible for damaging Telus cellphone tower
The South Okanagan experienced cellular and internet interruptions after vandals knocked down a Telus owned cellphone tower in Oliver (Thursday) March 17. The damage now has Oliver RCMP investigating the willful damage. The sole intent appears to be one of causing willful damage, as there is no evidence of theft of materials...
UPDATE: RCMP Returned Kidnap Victim and Arrested Lash Leroux
RCMP acted on a tip and were able to arrest susected kidnapper Lash Leroux, and to return the 50-year-old female victim to medical care. Original Story: RCMP in Prince Geroge are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate a female kidnapped from the local hospital. Cpl. Craig Douglass said just before 1 p.m. on...
BC RCMP warn of scams that hijack your computer
The RCMP have received reports from residents that they have been 'locked out' of their computer and received pop-up message stating that their computer has been frozen by the police for a criminal investigation. In some cases the pop-up provides a list of possible offences, while in other cases the pop-up may list a specific...
Police looking for graffiti vandal who tagged more than Nelson 20 businesses
Sergeant Dino Falcone said Nelson Police is investigating a rash of new graffiti in the downtown core that has affected more than 20 businesses. Falcone said in a media release police believe that the vandalism took place shortly before midnight on Monday (March 14). "Several business owners reported the graffiti as soon as...
