Penticton Rcmp Report
Peachfest a success in eyes of the law
PENTICTON - It was a relatively quiet Peach Festival week in the city, at least from an RCMP point of view. RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth says the week was 'fantastic, overall.' “Other than the first evening, the weather cooperated for the rest of the week, there was a good family atmosphere in the city...
Charges possible after children found locked in hot vehicle in Penticton
PENTICTON - For some people, the message just doesn’t seem to be getting through when it comes to leaving kids or pets in locked vehicles. RCMP were called to the Walmart parking lot last Thursday evening, July 30, after bystanders noticed kids left in a car, according to Penticton RCMP media spokesperson Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth....
Grenade, pipe bomb and vehicles thefts keep Penticton officers on their toes
PENTICTON - It was a break from the ordinary for Penticton RCMP this week as they dealt with a grenade and a pipe bomb. Penticton RCMP were kept busy last week answering numerous calls for vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins last week. They also dealt with an errant hand grenade and pipe bomb. A Penticton...
Liquor infractions down over ‘family friendly’ long weekend
PENTICTON - While it was a busy long weekend, there were no fatalities on Penticton roads or waterways, local RCMP say. The long weekend began with a busy night in the local detachment as jail cells were full Friday night with 13 people jailed for drunkeness or causing a disturbance charges. RCMP and volunteer continued...
Quiet week a break for Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON - A change in the weather last week coincided with a drop in criminal activity in the Peach City. Crime Stoppers Community Policing Coordinator Rick Dellebuur says Penticton RCMP reported few incidents of note last week, a reprieve after weeks of higher than normal call volumes. Thieves planning to go to work were active...
Stolen cigarettes and ice cream bars, and other Penticton crime
PENTICTON - Penticton RCMP continue to deal with higher call volumes this summer with another busy week at the detachment. - Police continue to search for chronic offender Ronald Teneycke following his failure to show up for an intermittent jail sentence. Police media spokesperson Don Wrigglesworth says police have followed up on a number of...
Midweek crimes include man shot with an arrow
PENTICTON - Penticton RCMP were kept busy late Wednesday afternoon and evening with assaults and an attempted robbery in the city. Penticton RCMP received a call to an assault in progress at 5:18 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 in the vicinity of West Bench Hill Road above Doc’s Golf Centre on Highway 97. Police were...