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Human remains found at Haynes Point Provincial Park
OSOYOOS - Human remains were found at Haynes Point Provincial Park yesterday. The discovery was reported to Osoyoos RCMP after a contractor excavating for washroom upgrade found the bones at a depth of about four to five feet. An investigation has so far determined the bones to be archeological and in close proximity to other...
You’ll never guess why this award-winning cop took his trophy to work
KELOWNA - In a bizarre coincidence, moments after 83 officers from the Southeast District were honoured for their success enforcing impaired driving laws, a Kelowna woman was found apparently impaired inside her car outside a Glenmore apartment complex. The 43-year-old faces impaired driving charges after she was discovered by police at 11:04 a.m. outside Yaletown...
Police might have your stolen dirt bike
KAMLOOPS - Mounties hope a member of the public can help them locate the owner of an abandoned dirt bike. The bike was found at the end of Singh Street. It's described as a Kawasaki KX250 with some distinguishing marks the rightful owner should be able to identify. If you think you are the owner,...
RCMP warning longboarders of bylaws, fines
KAMLOOPS – RCMP are reminding skateboarders and longboarders to take precautions when it comes to riding on city streets. Cpl. Cheryl Bush says it’s important for riders to take note of the restricted areas in the city, which include the downtown core, the North Shore area around Tranquille road and 16 steep grade roads. Bush...
UPDATE: Bomb squad arrives to investigate suspicious package left on York Avenue property; closes portion of 8 Street
UPDATE: THE BOMB SQUAD HAS ARRIVED TO INVESTIGATE A SUSPICIOUS BLACK BAG LEFT ON THE DRIVEWAY AT 769 YORK AVENUE IN KAMLOOPS. The Explosive Device Unit is closing 8 Street from Sudbury to Halston Avenue. Police are advising motorists to avoid 8 Avenue. The area will open once the unit has rendered the device on...
Police warn of overseas phone scam
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – RCMP are warning the public about a telephone scam in which the caller pretends to be an officer threatening arrest and deportation if a financial penalty is not paid. The caller claims to be with the revenue department of the RCMP – a department that doesn’t exist. The Kamloops detachment received reports of...
Police have ‘intelligence’ on recent string of break and enters
KAMLOOPS - Break and enters are on the rise according to Kamloops RCMP as they investigate a recent string and bump up surveillance, while encouraging the public to be cautious and observant. Since April 21 there have been a total of 12 business affected. Entry was not gained in five locations. The highest number of...
Shot fired into Kelowna home
KELOWNA – A large number of police as well as a helicopter were called to Southeast Kelowna Sunday afternoon after a gun was fired into a house. The incident happened at around 4 p.m. on the 1800 block of Saucier Road and Const. Kris Clark says so far their investigation leads them to believe it...