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Crime
Kelowna’s crime rate back on the way up
KELOWNA – Crime in Kelowna jumped by 9.3 per cent in 2018 over the previous…
SUV stolen twice in eight days in Lake Country
KELOWNA – A green 1999 Toyota 4Runner was stolen from a Lake Country driveway on…
RCMP staying mum on decriminalizing illegal drug users
KELOWNA – Calls to cut overdose deaths by decriminalizing people using illegal drugs appear to…
Man arrested after allegedly grabbing child at Kelowna park, fleeing into Okanagan Lake
KELOWNA – A man is in custody after allegedly grabbing a child and fleeing police…
West Kelowna fentanyl dealer busted after skipping out on Kelowna sentencing hearing
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP officers headed to the Lower Mainland this weekend and arrested a…
Property crime likely to get worse in Kelowna before it gets better
KELOWNA – The increase in Kelowna’s crime rate is likely to continue if drug addicts…
Vernon RCMP arrest suspected drug dealers taking nap in parked car
VERNON – A Vernon couple who decided to take a nap in a vehicle they'd…
Former Kamloops Blazer charged with assault after bizarre baby-grabbing incident
KELOWNA – A hockey player who allegedly grabbed a baby and jumped into Okanagan Lake…
Charges for co-accused in West Kelowna fentanyl case dropped
KELOWNA – Rebekka Rae White says she's been fighting for her Charter rights for over…
Criticism turns to support from Chamber of Commerce over Kelowna’s efforts to fight crime
KELOWNA – After lashing out at the City of Kelowna’s response to crime issues earlier…
North Okanagan RCMP looking for help to find violent suspect
VERNON – RCMP are appealing to the public in locating a wanted man who they…
North Okanagan RCMP nab violent suspect wanted on warrant
VERNON – A man wanted on an outstanding warrant has been arrested, according to Vernon…
Vernon RCMP investigate after war memorial defaced
VERNON – RCMP is investigating after lettering and plaques were discovered missing from a Vernon…
Elderly West Kelowna woman assaulted, left for dead in bush was suspect’s mother
WEST KELOWNA – A man facing an attempted murder charge is fairly well known around…
Custom bikes stolen from Vernon BMX Club
VERNON – RCMP are reminding bike owners to be diligent in securing their property following…