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Three suspects sought in Kamloops home invasion, assault
KAMLOOPS – Police are looking for three suspects involved in a Kamloops home invasion that…
Vernon fentanyl dealer ‘accepted the risk’ people might die, judge says
VERNON – A 24-year-old fentanyl dealer who made $5 for every bag he sold as…
Routine traffic stop in 2017 near Kamloops cost these two men time and lots of money
KAMLOOPS – Two men who were pulled over outside of Kamloops and found in possession…
‘Shady characters’ who loot during evacuations should face stiffer penalties, says West Kelowna mayor
KELOWNA – Harsher penalties should be levied against “shady characters” who loot houses during evacuations,…
Police K9 tracks man fleeing from stolen vehicle crash in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A Kelowna police dog tracked a suspect involved in a hit and run…
Thousands of dollars worth of equipment stolen from Kelowna tattoo parlour
KELOWNA – Liam Park and his fiancee Kitty Bent woke up to a nasty birthday…
Vernon fentanyl dealer will wait another week before heading to prison
VERNON – A 24-year-old Vernon man guilty of dealing fentanyl and other drugs will see…
The reasons why Salmon Arm RCMP officers weren’t charged in 2015 shooting
SALMON ARM – The B.C. Prosecution Service has released details of why no charges were…
Man crashed a stolen dump truck then fled shirtless through Predator Ridge golf course
VERNON – A 42-year-old man who crashed a dump truck he allegedly stole, spilling gravel…
‘Someone just stole my legs,’ Disabled Vernon man has trike stolen
VERNON – Maurice Strong describes having his bike stolen as like someone stealing his legs.…
Kamloops RCMP seek teen suspected of starting grass fire
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops police are seeking the identity of a youth who appears to have…
Central Okanagan parents can learn how to keep their kids out of a gang
KELOWNA – A special 90-minute course for Central Okanagan parents will help them become more…
Kelowna RCMP had their eyes on the man charged in Chris Ausman’s death years earlier
KELOWNA – RCMP had their sights set on Steven Pirko long before he was arrested…
Charges laid in Vernon shooting that left man dead outside Village Green Hotel
VERNON – A man is facing seven charges in connection to the fatal shooting of…
Attempted murder suspect pleads guilty to lesser charges in Vernon court
VERNON – A man charged with attempted murder in connection to a shooting in Vernon…
Accused Rutland killer was in withdrawal when police took him into custody
KELOWNA – Steven Pirko was dry heaving and suffering from withdrawal from heroin when he…
Three charged with attempted murder in 2017 stabbing in Vernon
VERNON – Three men have been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing that took…
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Kelowna man injured in police-involved shooting finally appears in court
KELOWNA – The Kelowna man injured earlier this year in a police-involved shooting at a…
Can a civilian do it? Stretched resources forcing Kelowna RCMP to get creative
KELOWNA – As case loads continue to increase and technology evolves, Kelowna RCMP are getting…
Gun, brass knuckles and drugs seized during Kelowna traffic stop
KELOWNA – Two alleged Kelowna drug traffickers are in custody awaiting court appearance stemming for…
Custom bikes stolen from Vernon BMX Club
VERNON – RCMP are reminding bike owners to be diligent in securing their property following…
Elderly West Kelowna woman assaulted, left for dead in bush was suspect’s mother
WEST KELOWNA – A man facing an attempted murder charge is fairly well known around…
Vernon RCMP investigate after war memorial defaced
VERNON – RCMP is investigating after lettering and plaques were discovered missing from a Vernon…