Creston courthouse evacuated, one man facing charges after threats
On March 3, 2025, the Creston RCMP was made aware of a threat to the Creston Court House and staff. A 57-year-old man from Creston was trying to get a change in conditions he is currently bound by. When explained that there was a process for this to happen, the man threatened to attend the […]
Trail man defrauded online of banking information
On Friday, Feb. 14, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report of a fraud after a local man provided bank information to a person on social media while in the Trail and Greater District. The man listed an item for sale on a social media website. A potential buyer offered to […]
RCMP: Don't run with scissors - or threaten people with them
On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report of a 47-year-old Alberta man who had cut his hair with scissors in the restroom and refused to pay for his meal before he fled from a business located in the 1200 block of Bay Avenue in Trail, according […]
Police seek public's assistance locating suspect wanted for child porn, firearms offences
Alberta police are reaching out to their B.C. counterparts in an attempt to find/apprehend a man they believe is a danger to the public, and who may be in B.C. In a press release issued Friday, Edmonton Police Service (EPS)said they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old man who is wanted on […]
Castlegar couple to face charges after search turns up drugs/cash/weapons
On Feb. 12, 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 500 block of 9th Avenue in Castlegar, according to Castlegar RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Monty Taylor. ‘The search warrant was obtained to further investigate the trafficking […]
BC Highway Patrol seeking video and witnesses to fatal collision near Cranbrook
A woman from Wardner is dead and two people are injured after a collision near Cranbrook, and BC Highway Patrol is seeking your help. The collision happened on Feb. 11 just before 6 p.m. on Hwy 3 and 93, 15 km east of Cranbrook, when a white 2015 Dodge pickup truck with Alberta plates attempted […]
Disturbance in the hospital emergency room leads to one arrest
On Friday, Feb. 7, at 1:18 a.m., frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a 41-year-old Bridesville man causing a disturbance in the emergency room at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The man was allegedly intoxicated and yelling at staff after being denied a […]
Local man recognized after helping police nab fleeing suspect
On Wed., June 12, 2024, Jason Mulder of Trail, assisted a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer with the arrest of a local offender who attempted to flee in downtown Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Mulder tripped the fleeing suspect then grabbed onto him until the officer could catch up to the […]
Police seek witnesses to motor vehicle incident that killed Fruitvale woman
The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating the circumstances of a fatal motor vehicle incident last month and are seeking witnesses or video to advance their investigation. In a press release Wednesday, police said on Jan. 9, 2025, the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a motor vehicle incident that resulted […]
RCMP: It's wrong to steal the bong
On Monday, Jan. 20, at 8:01 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about a theft from a business in the 1000 block of Farwell Street, in Trail, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A man entered the business and allegedly stole a glass ‘bong’, or marihuana smoking […]
