Police/Selkirk College cracking down on abuse of campus
Ongoing issues with non-students abusing the Trail Selkirk College campus have both police and college authorities working to address the issue, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said this, most recent, response is due to an incident Friday. “On March 1, Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to...
Laser pointers jeopardizing Trail motorists, police determined to find culprit(s)
What may seem to some like a harmless prank is actually anything but, according to Trail RCMP top cop Sgt. Mike Wicentowich, who said several motorists have complained about someone shining a green laser pointer into their eyes from outside the vehicle. On March 1, Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to a call […]
Man in police-involved Bonnington shooting dies Saturday
The man who was shot in an altercation with police Feb. 13 in Bonnington has died, according to an IIO release Wednesday. "The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. confirms that an adult male involved in an officer-involved shooting in Bonnington has died," the release read. "At approximately 2 a.m. on Feb. 13, ... RCMP...
Two thefts in Genelle may be work of same thieves
Two break-and-enters/thefts in commercial compounds in Genelle between Friday and Monday have police investigating whether the two incidents are connected, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “On Feb. 15, the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of a break, enter, and theft at a...
Two Trail men arrested after smash-and-grab downtown
A smash-and-grab in the wee hours of Monday morning saw two Trail men arrested according to Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Micentowich. He said the store’s alarm went off at 3:52 a.m. on Feb. 11, bringing police to the Shopper’s Drug Mart located at 1305 Cedar Ave. in Trail. P “Police discovered that a window had been broken ...
Drugs thought to be a factor in Sunday MVI
A Trail man will likely be facing charges after a crash Sunday that police believe to be drug-related, according to Trail top cop Mike Wicentowich. “On Feb. 10 at 5:50 p.m., the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to a call of a two-car collision at the intersection of Victoria Street and Cedar Avenue, in...
Trail crime stats top council agenda
Trail crime statistics topped the city council agenda at its regular meeting Monday night, as Trail top cop RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich provided a state-of-the-detachment report to mayor and council . Wicentowich’s report compared crime statistics from the fourth quarter of 2017 to the fourth quarter of 2018. “The most significant...
Three people stabbed, three others arrested in Whistler assault
Three people were stabbed in the village stroll are of Whistler, according to RCMP S/Sgt. P.K. Hayes. “On Feb. 11 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Whistler RCMP responded to a report of a fight and stabbing in the 4200-block of Village Square,” Haynes said in a press release Monday.. “Upon arrival, officers learned that several ...
Police seek public info in vehicle smash-and-grabs
Police are seeking public information after two incidents of vehicle damage and thefts earlier this month, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "On Feb. 5, between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to two separate reports of vehicle break-ins in downtown Trail," he ...
Up to $2,000 reward for help finding BC armed robbery suspect
A two-month long search for an alleged armed robbery suspect who is wanted on outstanding warrants has led RCMP to seek the public’s assistance in locating him. Investigators from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, along with the Salmon Arm and Sicamous RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 29-year-old Michael...
