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 […]
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 charged with drug trafficking
Two Castlegar residents have been charged with drug trafficking after a 2023 Castlegar RCMP investigation. 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. The warrants were executed on two Castlegar area […]
Southeast RCMP seeking witnesses in suspected abduction/killing
On April 14, during the process of investigating an allegation of an abduction from the Lumby area, the North Okanagan RCMP located a deceased female in a rural location, according to Staff Sgt. Jason Smart, NCO i/c of the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. A male believed to be involved in this death was arrested […]
Nelson Police, Salmo RCMP searching for man wanted for numerous offences
The Nelson Police Department, in conjunction with the Salmo RCMP, are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aza Tobias Hanbury. Hanbury is currently wanted in relation to numerous files from multiple jurisdictions for offences including Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Obstruct Police. Hanbury is 6’1”, approximately 185 pounds, medium build, […]
Castlegar woman doubles down on arrests in Trail
On Thursday, April 4 at 11:30 p.m., according to police, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was conducting a routine patrol when he allegedly spotted a 41-year-old Castlegar woman driving a vehicle, while prohibited from doing so, in the 800 block of Farwell Street in Trail. “The officer went to detain her and […]
Man arrested after assault, threats towards another person
On Saturday, April 6 at 3:46 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District officers received a report that a 30-year-old Maple Ridge man (formerly of Trail) had allegedly threatened and assaulted another person with a knife. At the same time, witnesses reported that the man was driving erratically and speeding in a vehicle on Hospital Bench […]
Chicken leads to car crash, massive fines
A driver in Rossland ate the most expensive bite of chicken in his life, according to Trail top vop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:57 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Hwy 3, near the Nancy Green […]
Holy mischief! Fool's Day prank goes awry
On Monday, April 1, at 10:57 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers were dispatched to a mischief report on Rockland Avenue in Trail, according to Trail top cop, RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a complainant had reported that youths were knocking on doors and announcing that they were Jesus and there to save […]
