Body recovered from Upper Arrow Lake that of missing Revelstoke man
Nakusp RCMP have confirmed that the body recovered from Upper Arrow Lake Tuesday (August 22, 2017) was that of missing person Jared Szabo. RCMP said Tuesday at approximately 7:20 a.m., a body was located in Upper Arrow Lake, by civilian search members who have been actively searching for Szabo since he was reported missing ...
Two Trail men in Trail RCMP cells after separate incidents
A 26-year-old Trail man is behind bars with a laundry list of charges, according to Trail Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. He said the charges stem from four separate incidents that occurred over the course of two days. “He’s charged with Arson, Uttering Threats, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Break-and-Enter,” Reid said. Meanwhile,...
Home invasion/attempted arson has Trail family locking doors
What appears to be a bizarre home invasion/attempted arson early Tuesday morning has a local Trail woman completely rattled, and warning her fellow residents to lock their doors. Angela Lamoureux, mother of three, said her children had gone to their father’s home, and she and her husband had indulged in several drinks before...
Trail blaze creates havoc for firefighters
A fire on East Street this morning saw 16 firefighters from Warfield and Trail struggling to contain the blaze, according to KBRFR Cpt. Ryan Smyth. The call came in at 4:33 a.m. and fire crews arrived at 1674 East Street in Trail at 4:39 a.m. “When crews arrived on scene, there was heavy black smoke showing from the home,” ...
RCMP said pedestrian struck by vehicle at popular pullout area near Field, BC
A 54-year-old woman from Quebec was was pronounced deceased at the scene after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon at a popular road pullout near Field, BC., Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, District Advisory NCO for the RCMP South East District said in a media release Monday. Moskaluk said the woman suffered fatal injuries during...
UPDATED: Missing Winlaw resident located unharmed
RCMP report the 16-year-old male reported missing from Winlaw on August 10, has been located. The Slocan Lake RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 16-year-old male reported missing on August 10, has been located and he is safe and sound. "Thanks to the media and public for your assistance," the RCMP said. Slocan Lake RCMP...
Alcohol gets better of some CannaFest Music goers
Grand Forks RCMP said police had to deal with a few alcohol incidents at the three-day Cannafest 2017 Music Festival. "In general, the attendees at “Cannafest” were a well-behaved crowd," said Sgt. Jim Fenske Detachment Commander at Grand Forks RCMP. "However, despite warnings from the police and event organizers, Grand Forks...
RCMP Warn About Cops for Kids Phone Calls
Southern Interior RCMP are warning the public of telephone solicitations in the name of Cops for Kids that could be circulating throughout the Southeast District and other parts of the province. The RCMP report separate calls are being received of suspicious phone soliciting in addition to aggressive and high pressure type ...
Remains of missing man found on Hardy Mountain, Grand Forks
After seven years of searching and chasing leads, the family of Owen Kiernan Rooney has finally gotten some closure. The remains of the 24-year-old Australian man were found by the Grand Forks Search and Rescue Unit while they were doing a training exercise on Hardy Mountain. The remains were found at the foot of the mountain,...
Grand Forks RCMP have in possession a few stolen bikes needing a home
The Grand Forks RCMP has located a few mountain bikes believed to have been stolen the Boundary region during the past few months. The latest recoverd mountain bike by RCMP is a a Giant "Trance" 27 speed dual suspension unit. Grand Forks RCMP believe the mountain bike is also likely stolen. In May, Grand Forks RCMP recovered...
