Police ask 'entire country' for help finding BC person of interest
Investigators in Nanaimo are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man they believe has information relating to an ongoing murder investigation. Nanaimo RCMP Serious Crime Unit (SCU) Investigators are seeking assistance to locate Steven Michael Bacon, 59, of Nanaimo, who is a person of interest in Makayla Chang’s...
Two killed in MVA outside Creston
An MVA outisde Creston has taken the lives of two people, including a four-year-old girl, according to RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov. "On Aug.12 at approximately 10 p.m. East Kootenay Traffic Services (EKTS-Creston) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy 3 west of Creston," he said in a press release.. "Upon arrival it was...
Police release cause of death of two homicide suspects
The Manitoba Medical Examiner has completed the autopsies and confirmed that the two deceased men located in Manitoba on Aug. 7, 2019 were Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky, according to Dawn Roberts, Director in Charge, BC RCMP Communication. She said their next of kin have been notified and they have been offered support. ...
Police intercept haul of drugs/cash headed to Shambhala
A shipment of drugs en route to Shambhala has been seized by police, according to a police press release issued Thursday. “Central Saanich Police have arrested a man in his 20s and are recommending several charges of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking,” the release said. “The man is the subject of a months-long...
Early morning fire destroys downtown house
A fire in downtown Castlegar early this morning has damaged an unoccupied house beyond repair, according to Fire Chief Sam Lattanzio. He said the call came in at 5:27 a.m. to attend a structure fire in the 400 block of 11 Avenue. Crews, including Ladder One Engine One, a command vehicle and nine firefighters, arrived on scene...
RCMP search turns up large quantities of drugs, cash, weapons
In a media release, RCMP in Grand Forks said officers executed a search warrant on a hotel room in the downtown area and seized large quantities of drugs, cash, and weapons. The search warrant was executed on Friday, August 2, 2019 at a hotel room in the downtown area of Grand Forks. During the search, Terrance “Buck” Fiolleau,...
Police seek witnesses after attempted abduction of flagger near Charlie Lake
On Aug. 4 at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Fort St John RCMP were made aware of an attempted abduction of road flagger, according to RCMP Cpl. Chris Manseau. Through investigation it was learned that at roughly 9 a.m., a dark blue van with silver striping approached a road flagger on Highway 29 near Szoo Rd, approximately 27 ...
Charges laid in connection with Dease Lake homicide investigation as the search continues for the two suspects
The investigation into the Northern BC deaths has continued, as the search for the two suspects continues to expand. Police can now confirm that the man discovered deceased on July 19, 2019 at a Highway pullout about tw0o kilometres south of the vehicle fire south of Stikine River Bridge on Highway 37 is 64-year-old Leonard...
Break and Enter leads to arrest of Castlegar man
On July 19, after 12 a.m., the Castlegar RCMP responded to a break and enter after a Castlegar home owner disrupted a break and enter to their residence. The Castlegar resident was home at the time of the incident when an unknown male attempted to gain entry through an unlocked door. After a brief struggle the suspect departed...
BC SPCA caring for 9 cats found in storage bins
The BC SPCA is caring for nine cats who were found trapped inside storage bins, which were left outside on a vacant property in northern B.C. The SPCA’s North Cariboo & District animal centre services manager Alex Schare says they received a call from the property manager, who heard the animals meowing from inside the...
