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UPDATE: Vernon physiotherapist now facing four counts of sexual assault, additional potential victims sought
VERNON – Police are seeking more potential victims after two more women have come forward…
South Okanagan RCMP seek man with outstanding warrants
PENTICTON – South Okanagan RCMP are hoping for the public's assistance in locating a man…
Stolen bike recovered after Vernon resident’s one man mission
VERNON – When landscaper Brian Sanders arrived at work on Tuesday to find his bicycle…
Homicide or suicide? Kamloops judge will determine if man killed his prison cell mate
KAMLOOPS — It is now up to a Kamloops Supreme Court judge to determine whether…
To prevent bicycle thefts, buy better locks – and use them properly
KELOWNA – Bicycle thefts are rampant in the Central Okanagan and getting worse. “It seems…
Vernon man arrested for stabbing neighbour in the arm
VERNON – A 27-year-old man was arrested last night after breaking into a neighbour's home…
Kelowna RCMP appeal for witnesses after crash sends K9 officer to hospital
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a serious collision…
‘I was dope sick’: Pirko admits to going through withdrawal during police questioning
KELOWNA – In Steven Pirko's own words, he was "dope sick" when police questioned him…
UPDATE: Kelowna man was protecting friend when he fatally swung hammer
KELOWNA – When Steven Pirko fatally swung his hammer into Chris Ausman's head, he didn't…
Thief rolls away from North Okanagan car lot with stolen wheels in shopping cart
VERNON – A brazen theft from a Vernon car dealership has left the owner in…
West Kelowna man stabbed trying to get stolen cell phone back
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna man trying to track down his cellphone early Sunday…
Driver of stolen pickup evades Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON – Police in Penticton managed to catch a pair of suspected vehicle thieves last…
Salmon Arm police arrest man with over 40 outstanding charges
SALMON ARM – Salmon Arm police arrested a man with more than 40 outstanding charges…
Gun fired, officer nearly struck by truck as West Kelowna suspect flees police
WEST KELOWNA – West Kelowna police are searching for a wanted man after he nearly…
Review of West Kelowna teen’s 2012 RCMP complaint underway
KELOWNA – A review of a controversial 2012 West Kelowna RCMP investigation is underway after…
Teen complainant said he was ‘in love’ with Vernon youth worker charged with sexual assault
VERNON – The complainant in a North Okanagan sexual assault case repeatedly stated that he…
Murder trial hears Kelowna man died from skull fracture
KELOWNA – Chris Ausman died from a skull fracture that was the likely result of…
Case of mistaken identity means RCMP still looking for stolen West Kelowna pickup
WEST KELOWNA – RCMP officers who responded to a call about a stolen truck on…
Suspect arrested after late night robberies in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – A man is in custody after allegedly robbing the Double Tree hotel and a…
Kelowna couple scared off by late night mop-wielding man
KELOWNA – It's possible a mop might look like a hatchet late at night. Someone…
Police widen warning about lug nut loosener to West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Police have widened their warning about a lug nut loosener to include…
Charges stayed in West Kelowna drug trafficking and weapons trial
KELOWNA – A long-awaited drug trafficking and gun trial scheduled to begin in Kelowna today…
RCMP looking for help to identify suspect in Armstrong gas station robbery
ARMSTRONG – RCMP are appealing to the public in hopes of identifying a suspect in…
Armed men lead West Kelowna Mounties on a wild weekend chase
WEST KELOWNA – Two Albertans, allegedly armed with loaded firearms and driving a stolen pickup…