Trail man charged in aggravated assault investigation
On March 27, 2023, shortly after 5 a.m., a 33-year-old woman was dropped off at the entrance to the Kootenay Boundary Hospital emergency department in Trail, BC, with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. Frontline officers attended the hospital, where the victim was determined to have sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The man who allegedly […]
Massive drug/gun/money/vehicle seizure in Surrey
Surrey RCMP is advising the public of one of the largest drug seizures after a yearlong investigation by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit. In June 2023, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into a criminal group alleged to be involved in high potency drugs and illicit firearms trafficking in the Lower Mainland. Surrey RCMP Drug […]
Residential disturbance leads to police foot chase, arrest, new charges
A Trail man is facing a list of charges after an altercation with police Saturday, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Nov. 16, at 10:15 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 28-year-old Trail man causing a disturbance at a residence in the 1900 block of Seventh Avenue in Trail,” […]
Outcome of injunctions for live music events in Electoral Area H
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is providing an update on the injunctions sought for two live music events, The Labour of Love and High Frequency, held during the summer of 2023 in Electoral Area H, near the community of Vallican. Beginning in the summer of 2021, the RDCK Bylaw Enforcement Team received multiple […]
RCMP Federal Investigators take down Mexican drug cartel-linked organized crime group in BC
RCMP Federal Policing investigators in BC have arrested 3 men as part of enforcement actions against a transnational organized crime group connected to Mexican drug cartels, believed to be involved in the importation of cocaine into Canada. Investigators have also seized 23 firearms, several thousand rounds of ammunition, multi-kilos of illicit drugs, and other items […]
RCMP officer stabbed during arrest in Surrey
An RCMP officer in Surrey is recovering after being stabbed when they were conducting an arrest of a suspect in connection with an alleged vehicle theft. On Oct. 28, 2024 the Surrey RCMP’s Auto and Property Crime Target Team (PACTT) began an investigation into alleged thefts of motor vehicles in Surrey and on Nov. 5, […]
Disturbance leads to foot chase and alleged assault on police officer
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at 11:44 p.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 40-year-old Trail man who was allegedly causing a disturbance outside a residence in the 400 block of Buckna Street in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the man was reported to […]
Local man charged with murder in death of Trail woman
On Nov. 4, 2024, the Trail RCMP responded to a call in Montrose of a male assaulting a female on the front lawn of a residence. Upon attendance, RCMP members and BCEHS personnel found Lindsay Christine Danchella suffering from significant injuries. Lindsay Danchella was transported to the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital where she died shortly […]
Bad news bears break into local home, vehicle
On Friday, Oct. 25, at 6:45 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about an attempted break-in to a vehicle in the 100 block of Haig Street in Warfield according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer attended the scene and noticed bear paw prints all over the […]
UPDATE: Stolen bulldozer recovered
On Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9:29, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a witness who had located the bulldozer stolen from a property in Fruitvale. Trail RCMP assisted the owner in recovering the vehicle. We would like to thank the member of the public who reported the location of […]
