Dark web organized crime group taken down by BC RCMP FSOC
Three Vancouver Island men have been charged for running a cryptocurrency-funded dark web drug trafficking ring. In early 2019, BC RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) - Cybercrime Operations Group initiated an online undercover investigation into an international dark web organized crime group with the vendor...
Southeast District Major Crime Unit investigating the discovery of body in Vernon
The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) has been called to assist the Vernon RCMP in investigating a homicide. On May 29, 2022 at about 6:30 p.m., the Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP were contacted after a man’s body was found on 6 Mile Creek Road on Okanagan Indian Band land. Witnesses discovered the body after an...
Weapons Seized During Roadside Detention
A Trail man will likely be facing weapons charges after an incident in downtown Trail last week, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Thursday, May 19, at 10:20 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about two men allegedly making threats towards another man, in downtown...
Thieves target duvet, gas, dirt
On Saturday, May 21, at 1:42 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a complaint that a white Daniadown duvet (value $500) was stolen from a business in the 1900 block of Columbia Avenue in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said Trail RCMP would like to speak to anyone with information about the...
Inert military supplies result in Victoria Airport closure
On the afternoon of May 24, 2022 Sidney / North Saanich RCMP were contacted by employees at the Victoria International Airport after a checked bag with suspicious looking items was located at the departures check in. When the bag was examined through the typical scanning process, a Canadian Air Transport Security Authority ...
Warfield woman fails sobriety test while driving with toddler
On Sunday, May 22, at 12:58 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a complaint about a vehicle driving erratically on Hwy 3B in Fruitvale, said Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the officer located a 32-year-old Warfield woman with her three-year-old child in their vehicle. "The officer...
Grand Forks police kept busy during May long weekend
May long weekend is typically a busy weekend on the roads as people emerge from a long winter enjoying the warmer and drier conditions. Grand Forks officers were also kept busy this weekend investigating a wide variety of different matters. Some of the investigations from this weekend include: May 21 Two officers conducted ...
Trail man facing assault charges after attack in city's downtown
A Trail man is facing charges including assault with a weapon and uttering threats after an incident over the weekend, according to RCMP NCOIC Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On May 14, at 2 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP officers were conducting a proactive foot patrol when they were alerted to an ongoing alleged incident...
BC RCMP fight fraud with community outreach
In response to an ever-increasing number of seniors being targeted by frauds and scams, the BC RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement (FPPE) team launched a proactive community outreach campaign to prevent seniors from falling victim to the vast array of sophisticated and constantly evolving scams. Based on recent ...
Small communities galvanize BC investigation into prolific offenders/violent attacks
The Province, in co-operation with British Columbia’s Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC), has hired two experts to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attacks, and the necessary actions. In April, B.C.’s urban mayors sent detailed information to the Attorney General and Minister of Public Safety and...
