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Thief steals rims, tires from Castlegar dealership

Castlegar RCMP are on the lookout for a early-morning thief who lifted a set of tires and rims last week from the Hyundai dealership in the Sunflower City. Castlegar RCMP said officers responded at 5 a.m. to a to a theft at the local dealership where a witness observed theft from a vehicle in the […]

Driver killed in single tractor-trailer collision near Sicamous

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 6:45 a.m., RCMP in Sicamous, BC, responded to a report of a single tractor trailer collision. The investigation shows the victim’s truck struck the west end of the bridge as it descended down the hill eastbound onto the bridge. The truck then struck the north side curb of […]

RCMP make arrest in relation to firearms complaints

Grand Forks RCMP have taken a man into custody following numerous reports of a man in a truck allegedly in possession of a shotgun. RCMP said in a media release that during the past few days, residents have made reports regarding a male in a black truck allegedly in possession of a shotgun. RCMP said […]

Two men hospitalized with gunshot wounds in Trail following targeted shooting

Trail and Greater District RCMP said officers responded to a report of men suffering gunshot wounds over the weekend. In the weekly media release, Trail and Greater District RCMP said at approximately 1.22 a.m. Saturday, August 17, police responded to a report that two men has sustained gunshot wounds after they were dropped off at […]

All hands on deck as Nelson Fire and Rescue Services battle suspicious fires in Heritage City

Firefighters in the City of Nelson responded to numerous suspicious fire reports that rocked the city Wednesday evening, including a brush fire at Gyro Park that needed assistance from a near-by bucketing helicopter to extinguish Nelson Fire and Rescue Services said in a media release. The rush of calls started at 6:20 p.m. when several […]

Man arrested after RCMP execute search warrant in Sunflower City

Castlegar RCMP are continuing their investigation after a search warrant was executed in the city earlier this week. On July 17th, 2024 the Castlegar RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from general duty officers, executed a search warrant at a residence located in the 1600 block of Silverwood Crescent in Castlegar. RCMP said the search […]

Speed contributing factor in fatal crash in East Kootenay — RCMP

A single vehicle motor vehicle crash late Tuesday night has left three people dead RCMP said in a media release. RCMP said that on July 9, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Columbia Valley officers responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Westside Road, near Panorama Drive, in Wilmer, BC, which […]

Fatal accident involving truck and semi-trailer closes Highway 6 south of Nakusp

RCMP said a passenger truck, travelling with four occupants from Nelson, was involved in a fatal accident on Highway 6 north of Hills Friday afternoon. Slocan Lake RCMP responded at approximately 5:50 p.m on Friday, July 5 to a report of a collision north of Hills and south of Crown Road in Hills, according to […]

Suspect flees from Creston police, prompting manhunt

On July 2,  Creston RCMP identified a 37-year-old man believed to be responsible for several recent property crimes, and who was also wanted on an outstanding warrant. While trying to locate the man, officers attempted to stop a truck being driven by the suspect. The suspect failed to stop for police and continued at a […]

Pilot confirmed dead after helicopter crashes near Invermere

RCMP said in a media release that a person has died in a helicopter crash south of Invermere on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. RCMP said Columbia Valley RCMP were notified of a helicopter crash south of Invermere, BC, near Brewer Creek at approximately 7 p.m. A ranch owner piloted the privately-owned helicopter, who had two […]

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