Police

Mailboxes from Lumby to Vernon targeted by thieves
VERNON – Police in the North Okanagan are hoping to stamp out a spate of…

New Kelowna cop shop enters final month of construction
KELOWNA – Carpets are installed, walls are painted and the finish work has begun on…
UPDATE: Northbound traffic closure remains on Highway 97 through Vernon
VERNON – A broken water pipe continues to cause major traffic issues on a busy…

Police can’t confirm social media reports that people are being drugged at Vernon bars
VERNON – While posts have been shared on social media and a news site suggesting…

UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman found safe
VERNON – A woman who went missing yesterday has been located. The Vernon RCMP said…

Toddler swing set on fire in apparent Lake Country arson
LAKE COUNTRY – Yesterday someone intentionally set a toddler swing on fire in a local…

North Okanagan RCMP awaiting lab results in 2016 double fatal
VERNON – Police continue to investigate a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of…

Custodian pepper sprayed while confronting Kelowna thief
KELOWNA – When trying to confront a thief, a Kelowna custodian was pepper sprayed last…
Kamloops cop to the rescue when powered wheelchair breaks down
KAMLOOPS – Last Friday RCMP rushed out to a scene, but not for what you'd…

Vernon student thanks police for ‘protecting the world’
VERNON – Mounties at the Vernon RCMP detachment have received a heartfelt thank you note…

Two 15-year-old boys hit by car while crossing street in Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Police are investigating a hit and run that left two teenage boys in…

North Okanagan RCMP investigating after young boy offered ride in Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – Police are canvassing for information after a young Armstrong boy was offered a…
Number of thefts from vehicles nearly doubles in Vernon area
VERNON – Property-related crime continues to plague the Vernon RCMP detachment. From October to December…

Police costs going up as Armstrong’s population cracks 5,000 people
ARMSTRONG – Armstrong residents will be paying more for police service — the only question…

UPDATE: Police investigating murder at Kamloops RV Park
KAMLOOPS – Police are investigating a homicide. One man is in custody, Sgt. Darren Michels…