Police resolve Sheldon-esque dispute in Trail
On July 25 at 9:12 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to a physical altercation between a 22-year-old man and a 29-year-old man at a residence on Rossland Avenue in Trail, according to RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich, The men had been separated and were calm when RCMP arrived on scene....
Puppies spend night in pokey after bizarre stabbing incident
Six puppies got to spend a night in police custody after a bizarre call brought them to RCMP attention, according to Trail top cop Mike Wicentowich. "On July 22, at 10:13 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint of a stabbing," Wicentowich said in a press release. |Police immediately...
No one injured in three-car crash
No one was injured in a three-car crash in front of 799 Victoria Street (McDonald's) yesterday afternoon, according to Trail RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said the call came in at 12:10 p.m. “A Black Mazda was stopped on Victoria with her signal-light engaged to turn onto the McDonald's property,” he...
Police seek witnesses of daytime stabbing at Gyro Park
Witnesses likely saved the life of a stabbing victim with ther quick response, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said on Sunday, July 19, at 4:24 p.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP responded to a complaint of stabbing near Gyro Park at 1090 Charles Lake Drive in Trail. "A verbal dispute...
Don’t fall victim to the Fake Gold Scam: RCMP Southeast District
RCMP in the BC Southern Interior is cautioning residents to avoid falling victim to the Fake Gold Scam, a recurring seasonal crime series that is on the rise once again in the region. The implementation of COVID-19 restrictions by British Columbia public health officials likely contributed to the reduced number of occurrences...
Trail man arrested/charged by Castlegar RCMP
A Trail man has now been charged criminally following his arrest on Tuesday related to an assault investigation in the Castlegar area. On July 14, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Castlegar RCMP responded to a report of an assault that just occurred. The male suspect had fled on foot prior to police arrival at the scene. Front...
Indecent exposure at Trail’s Gyro Park
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich: On July 11 at 4:24 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report that a naked man had tried to approach three teenage girls who were swimming at the beach area in Gyro Park located at 1090 Charles Lake Drive in Trail....
Shots fired at a West Trail residence
On July 10 at 4:49 a.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP responded to 911 reports of a break and enter and shooting in progress at a home located along Birch Avenue in West Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "Police were told that two masked men were breaking down the front door of the home and allegedly...
Castlegar couple praises extraordinary effort of helpful RCMP officer
An Alberta police officer wowed a local couple with her caring, kindness and assistance last week while coping with the aftermath of a nighttime robbery. Castlegar's Daniel Gagnier is accustomed to service – not only are both of his parents well-known volunteers in the community, he has also served the past year and a half ...
Suspect assists investigation of break-in by leaving a note with his name at the crime scene
In a bizarre twist to a police investigation into a downtown break-and-enter, police apprehended a Trail man who allegedly left a note - including his name - admitting to having committed the crime. According to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich, a 33-year-old Trail man has been arrested and faces potential criminal charges...
