Carfentanil detected at scene of illicit drug death for first time in BC
For the first known time in B.C., the highly toxic opioid carfentanil has been detected at the scene of an apparent illicit drug death. A drug sample seized by the coroner and Vancouver Police at the scene of a death that occurred Nov. 17, 2016, in an East Vancouver residence was sent to a federal Health Canada laboratory for...
Failing to stop for police proves costly for 20-year-old Delta driver
Lower Mainland RCMP said a 20-year-old driver from Delta learned the hard way after twice failing to stop for police earlier this month. Sgt. Annie Linteau Acting, Senior Media Relations Officer said in a media release Wednesday the decision by the young driver quickly totalled up after police determined he twice failed to ...
UPDATED: Nelson Police report missing girl located
Nelson Police Department would like to thank the public for helping in the locating of a missing local girl. "(The missing person advisory has been) rescinded as the missing person has been located alive and well," said Sergeant Nate Holt. "As always, thank you for your assistance." Nelson Police ask for public assistance in...
RCMP confirm missing man located
This was the best news for everyone involved. RCMP Cpl. Brian Hromadnik confirmed Monday evening that 57-year-old Douglas Kaiser of Balfour has been located. No futher details were released by RCMP. The Kaslo RCMP thanks the public for assisting in locating Kaiser. RCMP need public assistance finding missing man Douglas Kaiser...
RCMP say rash of B&E's hit Christina Lake
Grand Forks RCMP is advising residents of Christina Lake to be on the lookout after three residences were burglarized in the past few days. Sergeant Jim Fenske said in a media release that police have responded to several complaints in the 2700 Block of West Lake Road in Christina Lake. “Grand Forks RCMP members confirmed...
Nelson woman recovering from injuries after being hit by speeding vehicle
A Nelson woman is lucky to be alive after being struck by a speeding car early Sunday morning (November 6) in the 600 block of Vernon Street said Nelson Police Department Acting Sergeant Brian Weber in a media release. Weber said the accident is one of two calls NPD officers are investigating involving pedestrians being struck...
UPDATED: RCMP confirm vehicle seized in fatal hit-and-run
Kamloops RCMP are confirming that police have seized a Jeep for forensic analysis after 16-year-old Jennifer Gatey was killed in a hit an run Friday (November 4). Police released photos of a vehicle believed to be in the area at the time of the fatal accident. Monday, RCMP said they confirmed they seized a similar vehicle in...
Arrest made after fatal school stabbing in Abbotsford
On Nov. 1, just after 2 p.m., the Abbotsford Police Department attended a local Senior Secondary School for what was called in as an assault-in-progress. Upon attendance, Abbotsford first responders located a suspect who was being physically restrained by school staff members. This individual was taken into custody by police...
Man expected to make recovery after stabbing Monday in Kaslo
A 68-year-old local man is expected to make a full recovery after being stabbed Monday afternoon in Kaslo said RCMP Sergeant Monty Taylor in a media release. Taylor said incident happened at approximately 5:20 when Kaslo RCMP responded to a disturbance between two makes on C Avenue in the North Kootenay Village. Taylor said...
VPD reports resident finds naked man cooking eggs in kitchen
If you think or thought you heard or seen it all, read about the Vancouver resident who found a naked man in his house cooking eggs in the kitchen. Vancouver Police reporter shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday (October 18), a 35-year-old man walked into a home near Cambie Street and King Edward Avenue through a closed, but unlocked...
