Creston RCMP conduct third drug related search warrant at the same residence
Crestone RCMP executed a third search warrant and the same residence for related reasons today, May 14. The subject residence had two previous search warrants conducted on it. Find the last two media releases here: RCMP in British Columbia – Creston RCMP seize drugs during search warrant (rcmp-grc.gc.ca) RCMP in British Columbia – Creston RCMP […]
UPDATE: RCMP arrest Jaffray suspect
RCMP said the suspect involved in an incident (Wednesday) May 8, 2024, has been arrested. RCMP said that on May 10th, 2024, Elk Valley officers safely located and arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with a May 8th, 2024 disturbance which resulted in a weapons complaint. Police said the man, who is local to the […]
RCMP see spike in vehicle thefts and attempts in Boundary City
During the past week, Grand Forks RCMP responded to several complaints of either a theft of vehicle or vehicles that were broken into, mostly from the Riverside Drive area. Residents are being reminded of some basic safety tips to help ensure they do not become a victim. The first was on April 25, 2024 10 […]
Surrey man charged in White Rock stabbing
A man from Surrey has now been charged in relation to a stabbing on April 21 White Rock RCMP said in a media release. On April 23, 2024 at 9:26 p.m., the White Rock RCMP responded to a report of injured man in the 15400-block of Marine Drive. Officers along with BC Ambulance Emergency Health […]
UPDATED: RCMP report missing pregnant woman found safe, in good health
Cranbrook RCMP is reporting that the missing woman has been located safe and in good health. RCMP sent out the urgent media release that the missing Cranbrook woman was last seen on April 24, 2024. RCMP would like to thank the public for assisting in providing information on this file. Previous Story: Cranbrook RCMP need […]
Op/Ed: B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Responds to Provincial Announcement on Decriminalization
In British Columbia, we know all too well the severity of the toxic drug crisis. On April 14, 2016, it was deemed a public health emergency in British Columbia. Since this time, tragically, more than 14,000 British Columbians have died from accidental overdose: 7 people a day. In recognition of the magnitude of this crisis, […]
Cranbrook search warrant takes 6 kg of drugs off the street
Cranbrook RCMP have taken a large amount of drugs off the street. Police said that on April 16th, 2024, the Cranbrook RCMP Enhanced Response Unit executed a search warrant in the 200-block of 3rd Avenue South with a combined total of six (6) kilograms of suspected Meth, Fentanyl, Cocaine and Psilocybin were seized. RCMP said along […]
Province announces moves to ban drug use in public spaces
B.C. is taking action to make illicit drug use illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit and in parks. It’s part of several new measures introduced by the Province, focused on providing police with more tools to address public safety while offering support and access to treatment for people living with addictions. […]
Suspicious fire results in arrest of Trail woman
Trail RCMP said that a local woman is facing charges after a fire broke out near a downtown business recently in the Silver City. RCMP said that on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:49 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District received a report about a suspicious fire in the 1200 block of Esplanade Avenue, […]
Two Castlegar residents face drug trafficking charges
Two Castlegar residents have been charged with drug trafficking after a 2023 investigation Castlegar RCMP said in a media release Friday. RCMP said on May 18, 2023, the Castlegar RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit, with support from frontline general duty officers, executed a pair of search warrants in connection with an active investigation into drug trafficking. […]
