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Arson fire at Shuswap residence may be escalation of vigilantism
CHASE – Police are worried about vigilantism in a small Shuswap community following what appears to…
More than 250 tickets issued in first two weeks of Kamloops RCMP crackdown
KAMLOOPS – Police were back on the roads in Kamloops last week as the month-long…
Curtis Sagmoen’s trial started today; here’s why we can’t tell you about it
VERNON – North Okanagan resident Curtis Sagmoen pleaded not guilty today to a number of…
Shotgun blast greets alleged victims of theft trying to get property back in Shuswap
CHASE – Chase RCMP were called to a home in Scotch Creek on the weekend…
Man in custody following threats with weapon in Kamloops
A man who does not appear to be from the area is behind bars in…
Human error not officer shortage cause slowed response to seniors’ home scare, says Vernon’s top cop
VERNON – The North Okanagan's top cop says her detachment's slow response to an incident…
Elderly Penticton woman hospitalized after assault
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a "violent persons offence" involving seniors today. Police were…
West Kelowna First Nation Policing Unit: Canoeing toward better understanding
WEST KELOWNA – In an effort to build better relationships between the RCMP and aboriginal…
Merritt RCMP asking victims of violent sex offender to come forward
MERRITT – Merritt RCMP are asking for victims to come forward to help them lay…
UPDATE: RCMP identify bald man alleged to have damaged North Okanagan chicken hatchery
NORTH OKANAGAN – RCMP have identified a man, seen with a group of teenagers, who…
Vernon cop forced to jump ‘out of the way’ of stolen vehicle
VERNON – RCMP in Vernon are investigating after one of its officers had to jump out…
Paintball gun prompts big police presence in Vernon
VERNON – A long-range paintball gun landed two Vernon men in hot water with the…
UPDATE: Former Kelowna Mountie charged after allegedly pursuing sexual relationships in connection with his duties
KELOWNA – A former Kelowna RCMP officer has been charged with seven counts of breach…
Attempted armed robbery at Vernon drive-thru ends with suspect’s arrest
VERNON – A 34-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened people with…
Vernon man arrested for threatening hitchhikers with sawed-off shotgun
VERNON – An 18-year-old Vernon man has been arrested after allegedly offering a ride to…
Stained glass art stolen during Oliver break-in
PENTICTON – Oliver RCMP are hoping the public can assist them in recovering a unique…
Kamloops RCMP respond to more than 50 thefts from motor vehicles
KAMLOOPS – RCMP in Kamloops responded to more than 50 thefts from motor vehicles last…
Vernon RCMP recover stolen bikes
VERNON – RCMP officers in Vernon recovered half-a-dozen stolen bikes over the long weekend. According…
UPDATE: Missing West Kelowna woman located
UPDATE: 5:48 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2019 WEST KELOWNA – RCMP say a missing 38-year-old…
Kamloops Christmas thief sent to jail after his dad recognizes him on CCTV
VERNON – A 35-year-old Kamloops man who has already spent almost half his life behind…
Too scared to go outside: Downtown Vernon seniors’ petition says situation ‘out of control’
VERNON – Residents and management of two downtown seniors' buildings, together with several nearby businesses,…
Vernon judge says ‘exceptional circumstances’ means fentanyl dealer won’t get jail time
VERNON – In what the judge described as "exceptional circumstances," a convicted North Okanagan fentanyl…
Meet Penticton’s new top cop
PENTICTON – There's a new RCMP commander in town. The new Penticton detachment commander has…
Body found in submerged car near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – An investigation has been launched after Revelstoke RCMP uncovered a body in a…