Kelowna Rcmp
Kelowna hotel burglary; RCMP looking for witnesses
KELOWNA – RCMP are on the hunt for at least two suspects wanted from breaking into rooms at a Kelowna hotel last night. Police say they were called to a hotel in the 2100-block of Harvey Avenue at around 11:19 a.m., Jan. 10, after three hotel rooms were broken into. The suspects forced their way...
Young fraudster puts up a fight in Kelowna mall
KELOWNA - A young man who is alleged to have used to stolen debit cards to try and tap up a tab at Orchard Park mall, didn’t go down easy when confronted by a police officer. Kelowna RCMP spokesman Const. Jesse O’Donaghey says in a media release the 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday evening, Jan....
UPDATE: Bag of drugs, assault rifle lead to charges after man runs from cops
KELOWNA - A Midway man is facing trafficking and weapons charges after fleeing a traffic stop with a bagful of guns, drugs and money. Kelowna RCMP spokesman Const. Jesse O’Donaghey reported in a media release on Thursday that 29-year-old Anthony Graham bolted from his black Mercedes SUV after police stopped him Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 6,...
Suspected burglars nabbed by Kelowna RCMP in stolen truck
KELOWNA - A pair of burglars didn’t make it easy for Kelowna RCMP to catch them, but in the end, they wound up behind bars and earned a date with a judge today. RCMP says it all started with a report of a stolen Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck just before 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan....
Masked men sought after targeted Kelowna home invasion
KELOWNA - RCMP are on the hunt for two suspects in connection with a home invasion in south central Kelowna early this morning. Police says the two masked men — who were 'said to be carrying handguns' — broke into a home through an open back door in the 700 block of Morrison Avenue around...
Police check possible link between Kelowna restaurant robberies
KELOWNA - Police are investigating the possible connection between the robbery of a pizza restaurant on Sunday to a similar incident at a frozen yogurt store last week. Kelowna RCMP spokesman Const. Jesse O’Donghey says in a media release investigators are looking at the similarities of the two incidents and will be reviewing security footage...
RCMP warn Kelowna drivers to slow down on slippery roads
KELOWNA – The latest snowfall has turned some Kelowna roads into skating rinks as city crews work to deal with the icy conditions today, Jan. 4. RCMP are urging drivers to slow down and adjust their driving to the winter conditions. "Slow down and drive safe, our roadways may be slippery due to the weather...
Elderly pedestrian hit by SUV on New Year’s Eve dies in Kelowna hospital
KELOWNA - An elderly man who was hit by an SUV while crossing a busy road in Kelowna on New Year’s Eve died in hospital overnight. The 78-year-old pedestrian, who was hit crossing Springfield Road near the Chances casino Dec. 31, 2015, died at as a result of his injuries at Kelowna General Hospital last...
Two men charged after Kelowna RCMP K9 tracks thieves through woods
KELOWNA – Two men accused of stealing an ATV and a utility trailer yesterday morning are in police custody thanks to a Kelowna RCMP K9. Just before 4 a.m., Jan. 7, Kelowna RCMP responded to a report thieves were in the process of taking a utility trailer loaded with a camouflage coloured Kawasaki side-by-side from...
Elderly man hit by SUV New Year’s Eve in Kelowna
KELOWNA - An elderly man crossing a busy Kelowna road on New Year’s Eve was hit by a SUV and rushed to hospital in serious condition. RCMP say the 78-year-old Kelowna man was crossing Springfield Road in the 1600-block near the Chances casino at about 5:13 p.m., Dec. 31, when he was struck by an...
Kelowna suspects charged with stealing truck, dirtbike and fleeing police
KELOWNA – Two Kelowna men have been charged in connection with the theft of a truck and several break-ins earlier this week. RCMP allege that 31-year-old Walter Mitchell and 38-year-old Heath Anderson stole the Dodge Ram 2500 from a residence on Froelich Road in Rutland just before 10 a.m. Jan. 5. They also allege the...
Kelowna frozen yogurt store target of armed robbery
KELOWNA - An employee of a frozen yogurt store was forced to turn over an unknown amount of money to an armed robber last night in Kelowna. A lone masked male entered the store in the 2400 block of Highway 97 North and showed the handle of a gun before demanding money around 8:30 p.m.,...
Highway rollover sends man to Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA - A rollover on Highway 97 early this morning has sent a 20-year-old man to hospital with serious injuries. The man was driving a white Chevrolet Blazer northbound on the highway when it hit snow at the intersection with Leckie Road around 6:50 a.m., Kelowna RCMP says in a press release. The vehicle slid...
Violent, armed break and enter at Kelowna home
KELOWNA – RCMP are looking for a pair of suspects they say broke into a home on Christleton Avenue in Kelowna and assaulted one of the residents Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the home on the 400 block at around 2:30 p.m. on Boxing Day, Dec. 26, with reports of a violent break and...
Red Deer man missing more than a month may be in Kelowna
KELOWNA - A Red Deer man missing for more than a month may be in the Kelowna area and RCMP need your help finding him. James Currie, 22, of Red Deer last had contact with his family Nov. 4. They reported him missing Nov. 25 after concern arose for his well-being. Currie is described as...