RCMP warn: romance scams are active in the Trail and Greater District area
On Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a woman would fell victim to an online romance scam, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a ‘romance scam is when a scammer convinces a person to enter an virtual online relationship so the […]
Trail project to explore crime prevention by design
Community Futures South Kootenay and the Downtown Trail Improvement Committee (DTIC) are excited to announce a new initiative to guide the revitalization of downtown Trail. Led by Community Futures and guided and supported by dedicated DTIC volunteers, the project focusses on how we can prevent crime and create a more vibrant and welcoming business hub. […]
Kamloops: Arson suspected in Red Bridge fire
Police are seeking information from the pubic related to yesterday’s fire that destroyed the Red Bridge and is being investigated as arson. On Thursday Sept. 19, 2024, around 3:25 a.m., Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to assist Kamloops Fire and Rescue (KFR) at the Red Bridge, which was fully engulfed […]
Two hospitalized after Mission road rage incident
Mission RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a pair of suspects in a road rage incident that sent two victims to hospital. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Sept. 8, two young adults in a grey Honda Civic were in the drive-through lane of the Tim Hortons at the intersection of Lougheed Highway […]
RCMP: Social media trend potentially threatening Rossland lives
Police are indicating there may be a very dangerous game afoot in Rossland and are asking residents to come forward with any information they may have, for safety’s sake. On Saturday, Aug. 30, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a single motor vehicle incident that occurred on Hwy 3B […]
Dangerous driver through Nelson, Trail, Castlegar rear-ends cop, crashes on Hwy 3A, prompts BCHP to seek witnesses, dashcam footage
BC Highway Patrol Nelson is looking for witness and dashcam footage for an extremely erratic and dangerous driver. On Saturday, Aug. 31, RCMP Nelson, Trail and Castlegar detachments received several urgent calls about an erratic driver traveling at speeds near 200 kilometers per hour, swerving into oncoming traffic and passing vehicles unsafely. Several collisions have […]
Man assaulted, robbed in Golden, RCMP seek witnesses
On Aug. 28, at approximately 1:50 a.m., RCMP in Golden responded to a report of a personal robbery which had occurred 20 minutes prior, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. He said the incident occurred near the skate park, located at 13 Avenue and 9 Street. “The victim was riding his bicycle, when four unknown […]
Police seek public assistance after theft at Hyundai dealership
On Aug. 20, at 5 a.m, Castlegar RCMP responded to a theft at the Castlegar Hyundai dealership where a witness observed a male steal rims and tires off a vehicle in the lot, according to Cpl. Paul Laughman of the Castlegar RCMP Detachment He said the suspect was observed loading all four wheels into his […]
Driver killed in single tractor-trailer collision near Sicamous
On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., RCMP in Sicamous, BC, responded to a report of a single tractor trailer collision. The investigation shows the victim’s truck struck the west end of the bridge as it descended down the hill eastbound onto the bridge. The truck then struck the north side curb of […]
RCMP make largest drug seizure in Prince George history
On August 21, 2024, Prince George RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a residence on the 4400-block of Fifth Avenue. While investigating the break-and-enter, police officers noted a large number of counterfeit cigarettes in the home. Police officers obtained a search warrant for the residence where they discovered a significant number […]
