BC police investigate shooting of 17 wild horses near Walhachin
On March 10, the Tk’emlups Rural RCMP received a report of several horses killed on BC Crown land, north of Walhachin, BC, approximately 65 km West of Kamloops. Investigators were led to the specific location, where it was confirmed 17 horses had recently been shot. They appeared to be from a herd of feral (wild) horses which...
Leaving scene of accident nets Rossland man almost $1,000 in fines
On Sunday, March 13, at 10 a.m., a frontline Trail RCMP officer responded to a report of a hit and run motor vehicle incident in the 1900 block of Columbia Avenue in Rossland, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "The officer was informed by a witness that a red 2021 Ford F150 truck had allegedly struck a parked 2012...
Firefighter injured in Golden Courthouse arson blaze
On March 13, at 3:25 a.m., Golden RCMP received multiple alarms from the BC Provincial Courthouse in Golden, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. "Frontline officers attended and observed the building to be on fire." Grandy said. "Shortly thereafter, the Golden Fire Department arrived, and in their attempt to fight the fire,...
Creston RCMP seeking man wanted on warrant with 32 separate charges
Thirty-eight-year-old Chad Meszarosi is wanted for 32 different charges. Meszarosi is facing charges of breach of release order, aggravated assault, assault, firearms offences, uttering threats, driving while prohibited, escape from lawful custody, possessing weapons for dangerous purpose, mischief, forcible confinement, break...
Impaired drivers still causing problems on the roads — RCMP
Grand Forks RCMP said the first of three impaired drivers taken off the road by local police happened on Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023 just after 7 p.m. Mounties were called to a report of an accident on the 11500 block of Highway 3 where they found a 48-year-old man from Chilliwack behind the wheel of his vehicle off the...
RCMP arrest two men believed responsible for theft of catalytic converter
On February 12,, at approximately 3 a.m., frontline officers with the Castlegar RCMP were conducting patrols at the summit of Bombi Pass, on Hwy 3, where they located a grey Volkswagen with two male occupants. Officers confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Trail on November 26th, 2022. Both men were subsequently...
Interior Health statement on conviction of former chief medical health officer
Interior Health has issued the following statement in response to the verdict regarding Interior Health’s former chief medical health officer: "Interior Health is now aware of the guilty verdict issued (Feb. 7) regarding Dr. Albert de Villiers. "Given the leadership and public-facing role of the chief medical health officer,...
Gunshots draw police to weapons/drug bust in Warfield
On Jan. 24, 2023, at 12:51 p.m., frontline Trail RCMP officers responded to the sound of several gunshots coming from a rural property located in the 1300 block of Hwy 3B in Warfield, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. He said officers attend the property and located three men standing in the driveway outside of...
Trail CIBC robbed, police seeking suspect
On Feb. 2 at 3:51 p.m., frontline Trail RCMP officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the downtown CIBC banking branch located in the 1200 block of Bay Avenue, according to Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. "A Caucasian man wearing a yellow and gray jacket, sunglasses, blue face mask, and blue latex gloves entered...
UPDATED: Police apprehend man on outstanding arrest warrant
Grand Forks RCMP said Friday night, February 3, 2023 at just past 9 p.m. Ryan Harp was apprehended by police. Grand Forks RCMP said police officers from both the Grand Forks and Midway Detachments responded to a tip from the public that Ryan Harp, a male who was at large and wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant was seen ...
