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Kelowna RCMP warn of malware attacks targeting businesses
Kelowna RCMP have issued a fraud alert following ransomware attacks on several local businesses. "In…
Salmon Arm senior gets vehicle impounded after suspected afternoon drunk-driving crash
A 72-year-old Salmon Arm resident has had his vehicle impounded after a failed attempt to…
Ontario residents arrested in Kamloops after report of shots fired
Two Ontario residents were arrested in Kamloops this weekend, following a report of shots fired.…
UPDATE: Curtis Sagmoen won’t do jail time for driving quad into sex worker
Curtis Sagmoen, a North Okanagan man with a history of assaulting sex workers, won't do…
Man seen on video in violent Kelowna arrest sues RCMP officer
The man who was seen on video being punched in the head by a Kelowna…
Camera-equipped car takes photos of vandalism suspect at Kal Provincial Park
Vernon RCMP are asking the public for help identifying a vandal who caused thousands of…
Duo nabbed on stolen motorbike in Lake Country
Two people face multiple charges after being caught in Lake Country leaving a stolen truck…
RCMP investigating fatal shooting in Oliver
Oliver Mounties are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Saturday night. RCMP responded to…
Former Mountie says video of violent Kelowna arrest still needs more evidence
As the Kelowna RCMP investigates a violent arrest in the city’s downtown after it was…
Kelowna RCMP investigating after man poops in store display toilet
The Kelowna RCMP is investigating an incident where a man entered a store on Enterprise…
PETA demands PetSmart stop animal sales after hamsters tortured in Kelowna
An international animal rights group is calling on a popular pet retailer to stop selling…
Kamloops RCMP seizes stash of weapons associated with drug trade
Police seized numerous weapons from a Kamloops storage facility yesterday including firearms, explosives, crossbows and…
Eight-year legal battle to seize Kelowna Hells Angels clubhouse unsuccessful
After an eight-year legal battle, B.C.'s civil forfeiture office has been unsuccessful in seizing a…
RCMP seize fentanyl, luxury car and cash from Kelowna home
After executing a warrant last week, the Kelowna RCMP seized illegal drugs, money and vehicles…
Vernon police use spike belt to stop stolen truck, Kelowna man arrested
RCMP officers used a spike belt to bring a stolen truck to a halt when…
Vernon man arrested for taking pictures near children’s park has long history of breaking court orders
A 58-year-old North Okanagan man recently arrested for taking photos of children in a Coldstream…
Kelowna RCMP identify body discovered on shoreline, seek public help
Kelowna RCMP is publicly identifying a 39-year-old woman found dead on the shore of Okanagan…
Vernon neighbourhood target of racist graffiti spree
Multiple vehicles, as well as a hotel, a school and various private residences were the…
Police watchdog investigating Lake Country RCMP after man taken to hospital following incident
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a Lake Country police incident after one person was taken…
Woman mugged in downtown Vernon, teenager and 21-year-old arrested
Two males, aged 17 and 21, were arrested yesterday, June 4, after a 35-year-old woman…
B.C. RCMP responds to the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police
The Deputy Commissioner of the B.C. RCMP has released a statement in response to the…
Salmon Arm RCMP asking for public’s help to identify person who may be involved in mobile park fire
Salmon Arm RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in order to find a person of…
Vernon fentanyl dealer’s addiction and ‘chaotic upbringing’ fueled offences: lawyer
A Vernon man who jumped several fences while running from police and got tasered twice…
Investigation into cause of Kelowna woman’s death underway
The B.C. Coroners Service is currently investigating the cause of a Kelowna woman's death after…