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Ashley Legassic
Ashley was born and raised in B.C., and recently moved to Kamloops from Vancouver. She pursued her diploma in journalism at Langara College and graduated in 2015. She got her start as an overnight writer for the Morning News on Global B.C. After spending a year there, she decided to follow her passion and joined iNFOnews.ca as a reporter covering court, cops and crime in Kamloops. If you have a story you think people should know about, email her at alegassic@infonews.ca.
Ashley Legassic's Stories
Man shot by police in Salmon Arm pleads guilty to some offences
KAMLOOPS – A man has been given a two-year prison sentence for a crime spree…
Probation for Kamloops woman who punched police officer in face
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman has been sentenced to time served and one year of…
New RCMP detachment commander for Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The search to replace the top cop in Kamloops has come to an…
Kamloops RCMP investigating shots fired in Brocklehurst
KAMLOOPS – Police are investigating after another potential incident of shots being fired in the…
How Sun Peaks’ new family practice is helping Kamloops residents
SUN PEAKS – Thousands of Kamloops residents have moved from a family doctor wait list…
Charges laid in connection to weekend North Shore break-in
KAMLOOPS – A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into a Tranquille Road business…
North Okanagan man bear-sprayed, robbed after trying to help motorist
LUMBY – Police in the North Okanagan are investigating a robbery after a good samaritan…
Man who bought $500,000 winning lottery ticket comes forward
CHASE – A man from Tappen might just build himself a new house after a…
Potentially armed and dangerous murder suspect could be in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Police in Lac La Biche are warning the public about a murder suspect…
Kamloops hit and run suspect will plead guilty
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man will plead guilty in connection to a hit and run…
A day dedicated to love and life: How to help celebrate Ryan Shtuka’s birthday
SUN PEAKS – This weekend marks Ryan Shtuka's 21st birthday and there's one thing his…
Winning lottery ticket sold in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Kamloops will soon be $500,000 richer.…
Kamloops judge slams victim-blaming in case of man who sexually assaulted his wife
KAMLOOPS – A man has avoided jail time for sexually assaulting his wife just one…
Duplex extensively damaged after Westsyde fire
KAMLOOPS – Two units inside a Westsyde duplex have been significantly damaged after a fire…
Cardi B cancels Snowbombing appearance at Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS – Snowbombing Canada has confirmed that rap artist Cardi B will no longer…
Man found guilty of manslaughter in 2016 Kamloops motel death
KAMLOOPS – For the second time in his life, Gordon Camille has been convicted of…
Police identify body found at Kamloops pulp mill
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops have confirmed the identity of a body that was found…
Fatal overdose numbers in the Interior on par with last year: Interior Health
As the overdose crisis enters its third year in B.C., people are continuing to die…
House fire in Westsyde shuts down traffic
KAMLOOPS – A house fire has shut down a stretch of Westsyde Road in Kamloops.…
Couple nabbed for allegedly transporting drugs near Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A couple could be facing drug trafficking charges after they were stopped by…
Family seeking tips, volunteers in case of man who went missing in Sun Peaks
SUN PEAKS – The family of a man who went missing after a house party…
Specialized dog team yields no new leads in search for Ryan Shtuka
SUN PEAKS – It's been 22 days since Ryan Shtuka was last seen leaving a…
Man facing sex assault charges in Manitoba could have victims in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Police are urging anyone with information involving a sexual assault suspect in the…
Body removed from pond at Kamloops pulp mill
KAMLOOPS – After a full day of forensic investigation, a body found at the Domtar…