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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
Investigation underway after domestic violence incident in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A police incident in Kamloops' Sahali area has sparked a domestic violence investigation.…
Vavenby residents can’t use water from North Thompson for at least one week
VAVENBY – Residents in Vavenby will have to use bottled water for all of their…
Regional district waiting for lab results following diesel spill near Vavenby
VAVENBY – Residents near Vavenby may have some answers tomorrow, after a diesel spill in…
BAT ASSAULT: Kamloops man accused of beating teen won’t appear for pre-trial hearing
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops man accused of beating a teenager with a baseball bat last…
‘I don’t make any excuses:’ Former Kamloops Mountie before sentencing on drug charge
KAMLOOPS – The former Kamloops mountie who pleaded guilty to one count of possessing cocaine…
If you thought January has been colder than normal in Kamloops, you were right
KAMLOOPS – The cold snap in Kamloops is finally coming to a close, with temperatures…
Lawsuit against KGHM Ajax filed by former project manager dropped
KAMLOOPS – A lawsuit against the company heading the proposed Ajax Mine project in Kamloops…
Kamloops man could spend the rest of his life behind bars for violent, alcohol-infused past
KAMLOOPS – Virtually every romantic partner Michael Tom has ever had has fallen victim to…
Convicted Kelowna killer had scalding water poured on him after in-custody assault: Prosecutor
KAMLOOPS – A Vernon man being held in custody in connection with a shooting in…
Kamloops man arrested in Golden for drug possession
KAMLOOPS – Three people including a man from Kamloops have been arrested in Golden after…
GET IN LINE: What it takes to see a doctor in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Whether it's taking the bus or getting a ride from a friend, Candace…
Water advisory for residents near Ashcroft after train derailment
ASHCROFT – More than 24 hours after a train derailed near Ashcroft, Interior Health has…
UPDATE: Lawyers say former Kamloops cop was self-medicating after years of hardship
'IMAGINE THE WORST THING YOU EVER DID APPEARING IN THE NEWSPAPER.' KAMLOOPS – An on…
Have you seen this suspected Valleyview thief?
KAMLOOPS – Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help to identify an alleged thief…
Kamloops cop was kicked in the head in drunk driving case gone bad
'I NEED HELP. I'VE BEEN BEATEN UP' KAMLOOPS – Two men with no criminal records…
Judge rejects sentencing submission for Kamloops man who had sexual relationship with underage neighbour
KAMLOOPS – A sentencing recommendation for a Kamloops man in his 60s — who has…
Kamloops man in his 60s pleads guilty to having relationship with underage neighbour
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man in his early 60s has pleaded guilty to having a…
Local animal shelter helps Kamloops man keep his dog warm
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man has a way to keep his dog warm after a…
Two water main breaks impacting residents in Kamloops’ West End
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops crews have spent the past day and a half trying to locate…
Minimum sentence for Kamloops man who admitted to touching step daughter
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man admitted to inappropriately touching his common law partner's daughter, but…
Merritt man wants to turn a new leaf after his release from prison
KAMLOOPS – A Merritt man who says he's struggled with drugs all of his life…
Kamloops RCMP release name of Tranquille Road murder victim
KAMLOOPS – RCMP have identified the victim of last month's homicide in Kamloops. Sean Dunn,…
Man pleads guilty to assaulting convicted Kelowna killer
KAMLOOPS – A man has admitted to assaulting a convicted Kelowna killer, and court records…
RCMP warning truck owners about Kamloops tire thieves
KAMLOOPS – Police in Kamloops are sounding the alarm over thieves stealing tires from pick-up…