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Tire conditions may have contributed to Salmon Arm car crash
SALMON ARM – Road conditions coupled with the condition of the car’s tires may have…
RCMP K9 unit needs somewhere to go
KAMLOOPS – Even though it’s only been open since May, Kamloops RCMP are planning upgrades…
Woman approached, pushed to the ground by lone man in North Okanagan
VERNON – Police are investigating what they believe to be a sexually motivated assault in…
UPDATE: Missing Abbotsford men located
KAMLOOPS – The two Abbotsford men who were reported missing on Oct. 13, 2016 contacted…
Shuswap heritage site suffers setback after thief makes off with specialty lumber
VERNON – A Shuswap thief appears to have a rather expensive, and particular, taste when…
Thefts from vehicles have a domino effect on other crimes in Vernon
VERNON – A single wallet left in a car can result in Vernon police officers…
Police activity in Vernon’s Polson Park remains unexplained
VERNON – It remains unknown whether recent police activity in Polson Park is connected to…
UPDATE: Driver taken to hospital after Vernon highway crash
VERNON – Emergency personnel in Vernon responded to a car crash this morning that left…
Kamloops man with Hepatitis C gets jail time for spitting on police officer
KAMLOOPS – A man who pleaded guilty to spitting on a police officer will spend…
One of nine people wanted for drug dealing turns up in Logan Lake
LOGAN LAKE – One of nine suspects wanted in connection with an alleged drug trafficking…
UPDATE: Crash north of Vernon claims life of Kamloops woman
NORTH OKANAGAN – Emergency crews raced to the scene of a serious car crash Tuesday…
Child struck by car on crosswalk near Armstrong school
ARMSTRONG – A child was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries after being…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Specialized RCMP unit called after suspicious package delivered to Vernon government office
VERNON – A government office in Vernon closed early on Monday after a suspicious package…
RCMP won’t say why Kelowna’s top cop hasn’t been at work for a week
KELOWNA – RCMP have quietly filled the postion of superintendent for Kelowna with a temporary…
UPDATE: Woman with three toddlers struck by car while crossing Vernon intersection
VERNON – A daycare worker and three toddlers were taken to hospital today after being…
Armstrong man struck on the back of the head by apparent gas thieves
ARMSTRONG – An Armstrong man was taken to hospital after an early morning encounter with…
Mayor says recent incidents not representative of overall level of safety in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon council will meet with the city’s top cop to discuss recent incidents…
Police investigate brutal assault that left Vernon woman badly injured
“THE ONLY THING THAT MADE HIM STOP WAS WE STARTED SCREAMING CALL 911” VERNON –…
Kamloops golf course ATM stolen; police recover part of it and detain a person
KAMLOOPS – Eagle Point Golf Club had an ATM stolen last night, but police were…
Police investigate alleged double stabbing in Vernon
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged stabbing that put two men in hospital. Vernon…
Police investigating suspicious fires in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Police are investigating a rash of recent fires in the Vernon area. Over…
Two arrests made at Lac Le Jeune Road trailer park
KAMLOOPS – A trailer park in Kamloops was closed off this morning while police made…
Fishy Airbnb situation puts Vernon homeowners on edge
VERNON – A Vernon couple had some unexpected visitors knocking on their door over the…