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Crime
Prolific Vernon offender had thumb cut off in revenge for drug debt
A Vernon prolific offender who had his thumb cut off in revenge for unpaid drug…
Gas station near Kamloops robbed at gunpoint
Police are looking for witnesses after a Savona gas station was robbed at gunpoint last…
Suspects in stolen pickup tracked down by Kelowna police dog
An RCMP helicopter and a police dog helped track down a pair of suspects who…
Penticton mayor blames climate for his city’s historically high crime rate
Penticton has attracted hordes of tourists to its beaches for decades and the city's mayor…
Penticton most crime ridden city in Thompson-Okanagan and much of B.C.
While Kelowna got the attention last week for having the highest crime rate of larger…
Deaths of 2 people found in torched car near Summerland were homicides: RCMP
The investigation into the deaths of two people found in a torched car near Summerland…
Kamloops RCMP investigating series of workplace sexual interference allegations
Kamloops RCMP are investigating a series of sexual assaults at a workplace in the city…
Woman in hospital with serious injuries after being shot in Okanagan Falls
A woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after being shot in Okanagan Falls…
Bodies found in torched vehicle near Summerland
Two bodies have been found in a burned vehicle near Summerland. The RCMP's Southeast District…
Thief threatens driver, steals taxi, crashes it in Kamloops
An alleged thief is in custody after threatening a cab driver with a weapon, stealing…
Kamloops thieves bypass alarm, steal bikes from city-sanctioned auction
Before the City of Kamloops even opened the doors to its own auction, some of…
Crime up 6% in Vernon so far this year: RCMP
Crime in Vernon rose by six per cent in the first half of this year…
Kelowna police searching for wanted man in relation to violent assault
Kelowna police officers are asking for the public's help to find a wanted Kelowna man…
Salmon Arm RCMP issue warning about counterfeit Canadian currency
Police are asking businesses and banks to be vigilant after counterfeit $50 and $100 Canadian…
Crime rates in Okanagan, Kamloops skyrocketing on all fronts
In the past five years, from 2017 to 2021, the number of criminal incidents reported…