BC Gun Amnesty runs throughout the month of June Since the beginning of BC Gun Amnesty month, about 600 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition have been turned into RCMP detachments across the province. “While exact figures have not been determined, roughly 600 firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition have already been turned [...]
RCMP vessels enter US waters and US Coast Guard ships in Canada under Shiprider program Maritime law enforcement agencies in Canada and the United States will soon be working together to police shared waters between Canada and the US under the Shiprider program. The Shiprider program means BC and Washington State boaters will see RCMP [...]
Men missing in the Kootenays identified as Stephen Thompson and Nicholas Hoefnagels Search and Rescue teams are scouring the Findlay Creek after two young men were reported missing on the morning of Sunday, June 9. Stephen Thompson of Canal Flats BC and Nicholas Hoefnagels of Carstairs AB are missing. The two missing men were reported [...]
Domestic abuse victim flees Edmonton to family in Ontario, suspect stopped in Manitoba An Edmonton area woman who fled to Ontario to escape domestic abuse was being followed by her alleged abusive ex-boyfriend, but RCMP in Manitoba have arrested the man. Kitscoty RCMP report police believe the suspect, Joshua Brockington, was gradually making his way [...]
Susan Durham not seen since June 3 Vernon RCMP are hoping the public can assist them in locating Susan Durham, a 59-year old woman who has not been seen since June 3. A concerned co-worker called Vernon RCMP after Susan Durham did not show up for work that day and had missed the two previous [...]
Alexis Creek RCMP constable Krista Mangan determined to find home for one more puppy An Alexis Creek RCMP officer has put a lot of time and effort into helping a brood of seven abandoned puppies find homes. So far, she has secured six homes and is looking to place the last pup in a good [...]
BC gun amnesty program will prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands The BC RCMP along with police departments throughout BC have declared a province-wide gun amnesty throughout the month of June. The BC gun amnesty means that British Columbians will be able to safely dispose of unwanted firearms, be they documented or undocumented, [...]
BC RCMP honour their members abroad as part of International Day of UN Peacekeepers As part of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the BC RCMP are honouring three of their own members who are, or have recently been, involved in policing and rebuilding missions in Haiti, the West Bank in Jerusalem and Afghanistan. The three [...]
Calgary couple travelled over Riverside Bridge, parallel to the Washington I-5 bridge 30 minutes before collapse The four lane Washington I-5 bridge spanning the Skagit River near Mount Vernon, Wash. collapsed Friday evening, sending a number of cars into the river below. One section of the Skagit River Bridge completely collapsed, cutting off traffic on both sides [...]
Police urge caution in aftermath of Port Alberni sexual assault A 16-year old girl was airlifted to Victoria General Hospital after suffering serious injuries in a vicious sexual assault near Roger Creek Park in Port Alberni. The attack occurred at around 5 p.m. yesterday near the railroad tracks in the area of Gertrude and Roger [...]