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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
BAT ASSAULT: Kamloops man accused of beating teenager with bat denied bail
"I DON'T THINK SOMEBODY THAT CAN DO THINGS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE OUT IN PUBLIC."…
VIDEO: Thermal camera captures cougar lounging on highway
ELKO – If you're planning on driving Highway 3, make sure you keep an eye…
Kamloops mother speaks out after son’s bike was stolen from his work
KAMLOOPS – Jacob Stewart was working the late shift at his new job when he…
Investigators on scene determining cause of North Shore house fire
KAMLOOPS – Fire investigators are on scene at a North Shore home today after crews…
UPDATE: Firearm seized outside North Shore home after gunshots fired
KAMLOOPS – RCMP confirm a firearm was seized outside of a North Shore home after…
BAT ASSAULT: Fundraising for Kamloops teen in coma goes beyond immediate family
KAMLOOPS – People from Kamloops and Kelowna are coming together to raise money for the…
UPDATE: Now extinguished Cherry Creek grass fire suspected to be human caused
KAMLOOPS – A grass fire near Cherry Creek is under patrol today after crews managed…
Everyone accounted for after Kamloops Fire Rescue tackles fire at Boys & Girls Club
KAMLOOPS – The boys and girls are safe today thanks to the quick actions of…
RCMP searching for man who tried to rob worker at knife point
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who…
Kamloops man sentenced to 15 months in prison for secretly recording naked step daughter
MOM WENT STRAIGHT TO AUTHORITIES WHEN SHE DISCOVERED PHOTOS KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man will…
Kamloops woman wins lottery after getting Set for Life ticket for birthday
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops woman has had her birthday wish come true after winning Set…
Dangerous motorcycle driver narrowly misses cars on Highway 1
TAPPEN – A motorcycle driver is facing a ticket and some minor injuries after a…
Former TRU administrator will spend 90 days in prison for possessing child pornography
"JUST SEND ME TO JAIL. JUST GET IT OVER WITH." KAMLOOPS – The former director…
Man who murdered ‘demonic’ ex-girlfriend to spend at least 13 years in prison
KAMLOOPS – The man behind the violent slaying of his ex-girlfriend will have to spend…
Canada’s infanticide law is outdated and should be reviewed: Children and youth representative
"WE ARE NOT THE COUNTRY THAT WE WERE WHEN THAT OFFENCE WAS CREATED" KAMLOOPS –…
North Shore argument leads to baseball bat going through window
KAMLOOPS – A North Shore man is recovering from minor injuries after someone broke through…
Alberta man arrested for stealing vehicles and possessing shotgun in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP have arrested an Alberta man after he was found to have…
Kamloops Airport calling on federal government to fund much-needed equipment
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Airport is asking for funding from the federal government to ensure…
Kamloops woman accused of murdering newborn son has charge downgraded
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops mother charged with murdering her hours-old son is no longer facing…
Ex-mountie charged with drug dealing due back in court next month
KAMLOOPS – A former Kamloops RCMP officer facing three charges for dealing drugs on the…
BAT ASSAULT: Another delay in bail decision for man accused of beating teen
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops man charged with attempted murder after allegedly beating a teen into…
Kelowna man arrested in Shoppers Drug Mart break-and-enter in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A 27-year-old man is facing several charges after police say he broke into…
Stanley Cup coming to West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Hockey fans will get the chance to get up close and personal…
Woman found dead on shore of Thompson River in Kamloops identified
KAMLOOPS – The BC Coroners Service has identified the woman who was found dead near…