Castlegar man charged after drug trafficking investigation
On April 4, 2025, the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers and police dog services, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1300 block of Columbia Avenue in Castlegar, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said investigators seized a quantity of drugs believed to be fentanyl, […]
RCMP seek witnesses to an assault
On Nov.29, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a victim was assaulted by an unknown man on the 970 block of Spokane Street, Trail, BC. The victim was grabbed and tossed onto the ground. The victim sustained injuries that required them to go to the hospital. Police are looking to identify the suspect and need witnesses to […]
Nakusp - Assault and mischief charges approved against Ontario man connected to protest of CFIA operation
An investigation resulting in the arrest of a 60-year-old Ontario man by members of the Critical Response Unit – BC (CRU-BC) has culminated in assault and mischief charges against him, according to BC RCMP Staff/Sgt. Kris Clark. “On Sept. 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) applied for and was granted a Warrant to […]
Stay sober for the holidays: BC Highway Patrol launches special “Light Up the Province” enforcement campaign with help from our friends
New locations, bright lights, enhanced commercial vehicle checks and stiff penalties make 2025 the best year yet to get in the sober spirit of the “Light Up the Province” campaign. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, hundreds of officers including BC Highway Patrol, other RCMP officers, municipal police departments, and partners around the province will spend […]
OP/ED: Drivesmart BC: The Police Should Fight Crime
First off, no disrespect to the police. I have a problem when day in and day out the police are pulling people over for traffic violations and running road blocks when there is so much crime going on in B.C cities and towns. We as tax payers pay large amounts of money each year to […]
Local youth victimized by online extortion via social media platform
On Nov. 14, at 11:24 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a young person about being the target for online extortion in the Trail area, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The young person made a connection with an unknown suspect via a social media platform,” Wicentowich said. […]
Counterfeit money discovered in Trail
On Oct. 31, at 3:05 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a financial institution about the discovery of a $50 and $100 counterfeit Canadian bill found in circulation in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Both bills were believed to be used at a local business and […]
Trick or trip - pot not an acceptable treat alternative
On Oct. 31, at 8:58 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about teenagers being offered Cannabis by a 40-to-50-year-old man in the1700 block of Noran Street in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The teenagers were trick-or-treating when they approached a residence on Noran Street,” Wicentowich said. “A […]
RCMP seek witnesses in Rossland death
On Thursday, Oct. 9, at approximately 4:40 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a physical altercation between two individuals at the intersection of Nevada Street and Dunn Crescent, in Rossland. One of the people involved later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. “The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is investigating, and is […]
BC RCMP joins Bolo Program in unveiling Top 25 list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives
A man believed to have gang ties to British Columbia tops Bolo Program’s newly announced Top 25 list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, which was unveiled in Vancouver on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, by representatives from Bolo, the BC RCMP and 15 other police agencies from across the country. Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, wanted for murder […]
