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Two men charged after Kelowna RCMP K9 tracks thieves through woods

KELOWNA – Two men accused of stealing an ATV and a utility trailer yesterday morning are in police custody thanks to a Kelowna RCMP K9. Just before 4 a.m., Jan. 7, Kelowna RCMP responded to a report thieves were in the process of taking a utility trailer loaded with a camouflage coloured Kawasaki side-by-side from...

Kelowna canine crime fighter retires after successful career

KELOWNA – He’s taken millions of dollars worth of drugs and drug money off the streets but also enjoys his time visiting sick kids in the hospital. RCMP service dog Whiskey has retired after eight years on the job in the Okanagan and Kamloops. Since he graduated with honours from the Police Dog Training Centre...

RCMP foot chase ends in Vernon park with help of police dog

VERNON – A police dog made short work of the hunt for a suspect who ran into a Vernon park to hide this week. The RCMP dog team tracked down a teenager wanted on gun-related offences in Girouard Park in Easthill on Tuesday, July 28. The chase started when officers knocked on the door of...