Road rage leads to serious head injury
On Saturday, Oct. 20, at 10:25 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District officer received a report about a road rage incident that occurred on Hwy 3B, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 51-year-old Trail man was driving his vehicle eastbound on Hwy 3B when he observed a silver/champagne-coloured Subaru […]
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 […]
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 […]
Large group of young people in Fruitvale prompt police to pan pranks
On Aug. 16 at 11:16 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater RCMP officer received a report about a group of rambunctious youth playing ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ in the 1800 block of Columbia Gardens Road in Fruitvale, According to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a witness believed that approximately 15 youths were believed to be […]
Motor vehicle crash leads to significant drug seizure in Rossland
On Aug. 18, at 3:24 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a report of single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 3B near Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 42-year-old Warfield man and his passenger sustained injuries after the man crashed his vehicle on the highway. The […]
Two men hospitalized in Trail with gunshot wounds
On Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1:22 a.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers responded to a report that two men had sustained gunshot wounds after they were dropped off at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital, in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said a 45-year-old Langley man and a 40-year-old Surrey man […]
