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B.C.’s police watchdog investigating serious injury in Penticton RCMP cells
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a Penticton incident that left one man injured. Penticton RCMP…
Police watchdog says RCMP not responsible for death of motorcyclist in North Okanagan
The B.C. police watchdog has concluded that the RCMP is not responsible for the death…
Vernon RCMP seek help to find 27-year-old wanted man
RCMP are asking the public for help in locating a wanted 27-year-old man believed to…
Kelowna RCMP’s unfounded rate starting to align with the rest of the province
After gaining national attention for the way it dealt with sexual assault complaints, the Kelowna…
If you don’t claim your stolen items, you may find them at an RCMP auction
Whether it’s bicycles, tools or household items, Thompson Okanagan police have their hands full trying…
Vernon RCMP spark fire in apartment building during hunt for wanted man
Several apartment units had to be evacuated after an RCMP "distraction device" sparked a fire…
Kamloops judge overturns firearms ban so reformed robber can become a police officer
A B.C. Supreme court judge has revoked a lifetime firearm ban 21 years after it…
Vernon RCMP nab drunk driver who hit street light
An impaired driver's vehicle finally came to a standstill last evening when their vehicle collided…
Chase RCMP issue 2nd appeal for witnesses to hit and run connected to shooting
RCMP investigators are still looking for witnesses to a serious collision involving a motorcycle and white Ford…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP find missing woman
Vernon RCMP have found the 35-year-old woman reported missing Aug. 28. RCMP say she is…
RCMP seize drugs, weapons and stolen bicycles from Kelowna home
Police seized a stash of illicit drugs, weapons and suspected stolen property from a Kelowna home…
Vernon RCMP soon to patrol school zones
The RCMP is reminding drivers to watch their speed in school zones as students are…
Two years after pot legalization, B.C. cops only have 10 roadside detectors
It's been almost two years since marijuana was legalized in Canada but the RCMP in…
North Okanagan woman previously involved in fatal crash fined $2K for new drunk driving charges
A Coldstream woman who had careless driving charges against her dropped following a crash that…
Judge insists Shuswap teenager who shared intimate video of 16-year-old girlfriend deserves a criminal record
A Shuswap teenager who shared an intimate video of his 16-year-old girlfriend on Snapchat will…
Logan Lake teen allegedly spills 1,000 litres of yellow paint, prompting police investigation
Police have arrested a teen who allegedly spilled upwards of 1,000 litres of paint in…
Swimmer presumed drowned in Okanagan Lake; recovery mission underway
Efforts are now underway to retrieve the body of a swimmer presumed drowned in Okanagan…
UPDATE: Hiker missing in Kelowna since Saturday located
The hiker who went missing on Little White Mountain on Saturday has been located. The…
RCMP arrest Merritt man for sexual interference involving children
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly sexually interfering with children near an RV park…
Body of 21-year-old male found in north end of Okanagan Lake
Vernon RCMP, along with the B.C. Coroners Service, are investigating after the body of a…
Vernon RCMP investigating pickup truck fire
Vernon RCMP are investigating after discovering a pickup truck ablaze Monday evening. According to a…
One injured in Kamloops home invasion
The Kamloops Mounties arrived just in the nick of time to a home invasion that…
Penticton RCMP arrest man overdosing in stolen vehicle
Police and concerned citizens combined to potentially save a man from an overdose in Penticton…
Dog dragged along road in brazen daytime vehicle theft in Windermere
A 24-year-old Alberta man has been arrested after he tried to push a dog out…