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600 firearms turned in during BC Gun Amnesty

| June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments
600 firearms turned in during BC Gun Amnesty

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 [...]

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Shiprider program – US and Canadian maritime law enforcers to share rule

| June 18, 2013 | 0 Comments
Shiprider program – US and Canadian maritime law enforcers to share rule

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 [...]

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Surrey RCMP looking for more alleged victims of Daniel Ugarte

| June 12, 2013 | 0 Comments
Surrey RCMP looking for more alleged victims of Daniel Ugarte

Daniel Ugarte charged with sexual interference of a person under 16 Surrey RCMP report they have charged 29-year old Daniel Ugarte with sexual interference of a person under the age of 16. Cpl Bert Paquet of the RCMP says police investigators are also looking to identify any other alleged victims of Ugarte who are currently [...]

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Alexis Creek RCMP officer helps place six abandoned pups in good homes

| June 6, 2013 | 0 Comments
Alexis Creek RCMP officer helps place six abandoned pups in good homes

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 [...]

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BC gun amnesty runs throughout the month of June

| May 30, 2013 | 0 Comments
BC gun amnesty runs throughout the month of June

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, [...]

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International Day of UN Peacekeepers – BC RCMP honour their own

| May 29, 2013 | 0 Comments
International Day of UN Peacekeepers – BC RCMP honour their own

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 [...]

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Washington I-5 bridge collapse sends vehicles into Skagit River

| May 23, 2013 | 0 Comments
Washington I-5 bridge collapse sends vehicles into Skagit River

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 [...]

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3-year old falls through screen onto concrete below

| May 21, 2013 | 0 Comments
3-year old falls through screen onto concrete below

Police issue warning to parents after 3-year old falls through screen A three-year old girl has suffered a concussion and was hospitalized for treatment after she fell through a screen on an open window at her home, and landed on a concrete pad two storeys below. Sgt. Drew Grainger of the Surrey RCMP says the [...]

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Two Surrey shootings investigated, one is police involved shooting

| May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments
Two Surrey shootings investigated, one is police involved shooting

Surrey shootings occurred Saturday evening Surrey RCMP along with the Independent Investigations Office, or IIO,  are investigating two shootings in Surrey on Saturday night. One of the incidents was an RCMP officer involved shooting. The IIO is investigating an officer involved shooting at the Scott Road Skytrain Station in Surrey.  Cpl. Bert Paquet of the Surrey [...]

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Surrey RCMP Child Abuse Sexual Offence Unit fights child abuse

| May 14, 2013 | 0 Comments
Surrey RCMP Child Abuse Sexual Offence Unit fights child abuse

Surrey RCMP Child Abuse Sexual Offence Unit works with many organizations to fight child abuse The Surrey RCMP’s Child Abuse Sexual Offence Unit (CASO) manages and directs all investigations into sexual and physical abuse of children. Investigators in the unit work on cases involving sexual assault, allegations of abuse, child pornography and child luring. CASO [...]

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