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UPDATE: Crash north of Vernon claims life of Kamloops woman
NORTH OKANAGAN – Emergency crews raced to the scene of a serious car crash Tuesday…
Vernon politician wants police, first responders and bylaw to carry overdose reversal kits
VERNON – With a rising number of overdose deaths sweeping the province and a potent…
Specialized RCMP unit called after suspicious package delivered to Vernon government office
VERNON – A government office in Vernon closed early on Monday after a suspicious package…
RCMP won’t say why Kelowna’s top cop hasn’t been at work for a week
KELOWNA – RCMP have quietly filled the postion of superintendent for Kelowna with a temporary…
UPDATE: Woman with three toddlers struck by car while crossing Vernon intersection
VERNON – A daycare worker and three toddlers were taken to hospital today after being…
Armstrong man struck on the back of the head by apparent gas thieves
ARMSTRONG – An Armstrong man was taken to hospital after an early morning encounter with…
Mayor says recent incidents not representative of overall level of safety in Vernon
VERNON – Vernon council will meet with the city’s top cop to discuss recent incidents…
Police investigate brutal assault that left Vernon woman badly injured
“THE ONLY THING THAT MADE HIM STOP WAS WE STARTED SCREAMING CALL 911” VERNON –…
Police investigate alleged double stabbing in Vernon
VERNON – Police are investigating an alleged stabbing that put two men in hospital. Vernon…
Police investigating suspicious fires in the North Okanagan
VERNON – Police are investigating a rash of recent fires in the Vernon area. Over…
Fishy Airbnb situation puts Vernon homeowners on edge
VERNON – A Vernon couple had some unexpected visitors knocking on their door over the…
Police need help finding missing Maple Ridge man last seen in Vernon
VERNON – Police are asking for help locating a missing Maple Ridge man last seen…
Woman in critical condition after being thrown from motorcycle near Vernon
VERNON – A woman was sent to hospital with serious injuries after being thrown from…
Death of man found in Vernon Creek not suspicious
VERNON – The death of a man whose body was found in Vernon over the…
Police track down and arrest man accused of damaging cop car during Shuswap crime spree
SALMON ARM – An intensive investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Lower Mainland…
Police renew call for tips in case of missing North Okanagan woman
VERNON – Police are reaching out to seasonal residents who may have been in the…
Vernon robber left trail of coffee cups, and fingerprints
VERNON – A cup of coffee led to a Vernon robber's downfall. With his face…
Vernon cop who pushed woman’s broken-down car an entire block humbled by attention
'IT WAS EITHER GOING TO BE GOOD, OR IT WAS GOING TO BE LIKE A…
A friendly push: Police officer helps Vernon driver out of intersection
VERNON – They’re usually the ones pulling you over and handing out tickets, but as…
Vernon RCMP vehicle involved in collision with motorcycle
VERNON – An investigation is underway following a crash on Highway 6 near Vernon involving…
UPDATE: RCMP investigating targeted homicide in Rutland
KELOWNA – Police have confirmed an investigation is underway into a targeted homicide at a…
‘She just disappeared’: Family of missing North Okanagan woman searching for answers
NORTH OKANAGAN – The family of Deanna Wertz is desperate for answers after the North…
Vernon RCMP release photo of robbery suspect
VERNON – Police are looking for a man who robbed a Vernon gas station last…
Police meet with city over recent Vernon shootings
VERNON – Vernon’s mayor confirms council has met with the RCMP to discuss a recent…