Wanted US citizen apprehended by RCMP in BC Southern Interior
A man wanted in multiple jurisdictions in the United States was arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ashcroft B.C. Tuesday morning. On April 28, just before 9:30 a.m., an American citizen was arrested by RCMP in connection to a report of a break-and-enter in progress to a commercial building located along Cornwall...
RCMP: Have you seen a naked man walking down the street?
An ancient Chinese curse says, “May you live in interesting times.” Trail RCMP certainly are, as they deal with not only the impacts of a global pandemic, but also at least two men who appear to be excessively comfortable with nudity, according to Trail RCMP top cop Mike Wicentowich. In a press release Monday, Wicentowich […]
Two men busted with variety of drugs outside of Salmo
On April 18, at 3 p.m., a RCMP E-Division Roving Traffic member along with a Salmo General Duty member conducted a vehicle stop on Hwy 3/6 outside of Salmo, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr. “Two adults were arrested during this traffic stop and quantities of drugs believed to be Ecstasy (MDMA), Acid (LSD), Hashish, Marihuana...
UPDATE: Police seek info after region-wide vehicle theft spree
The Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP continue their investigation into the below incident that occurred over the weekend with assistance from the Nelson Forensic Identification Section. Nelson FIS will conduct forensic examinations of both stolen vehicles. The Trail RCMP will be speaking to witnesses and seeking ...
Police search for repeat vehicle thief
Police are asking the public for help in looking for a culprit who has stolen at least two vehicles, according to a press release issued today by Trail RCMP Cpl. Devon Reid. "On April 16, 2020, at 7:40 p.m., the Trail and Greater District Detachment received a report that a possible stolen vehicle was parked in the Safeway ...
Brutal elk killing horrifies small community, C.O. Service asks public for information
Krestova residents are outraged after a particularly brutal and pointless animal killing Sunday night. In a Facebook post, Conservation Officer Service asked the public to come forwad with any information they might have on the matter. "An elk was unlawfully killed and dragged behind a truck for several kilometres in a...
Police arrest woman for attempted armed robbery of Trail business
Trail and Greater District RCMP continue their criminal investigation into an apparent armed robbery attempt late Wednesday evening. On April 8 at 9:42 p.m., Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report of an attempted armed robbery of a business in the 1100-block of Bay Avenue in Trail. RCMP learned that a lone female...
Police seek information about early morning armed robbery/assault/car theft in Castlegar
RCMP continue to search for armed suspects, and a stolen SUV following an early morning armed robbery at a Castlegar home. On April 8, just before 4 a.m., Castlegar RCMP received a report of a violent break and enter to a residence located in the 2600-block of 5 Avenue. The criminal investigation remains in the early stages,...
Police investigate suspected arson fire in East Trail
Police are looking for public tips regarding a suspected arson fire last Saturday. "On March 28, at 1:38 a.m. the Trail and Greater District Detachment RCMP received a report of a suspicious fire that occurred in the 1600 block of McQuarrie Street, in East Trail," said Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The fire was...
COVID-19 spawns new scams
The RCMP Veterans’ Association is warning members of COVID-19 related scams/frauds, and offering trusted resources to access, in a press release issued Wednesday. The letter reads as follows: Fraudsters are trying to profit from consumers’ fears, uncertainties, and misinformation. These scammers are exploiting the crisis to...
