RCMP Briefs

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Fired B.C. worker says ‘fork off’ to his former boss, escapes charges

Police say Trail employee damaged property after being fired

 

The ferry headed for Quadra Island. Photo by Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Two men not allowed to return to Quadra Island following weapons incident

RCMP arrested men after incident involving weapons on island

  • Sep 28, 2023

 

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Man arrested, weapons seized after shots heard in Campbell River park

Three firearms were seized; investigation is ongoing

  • Sep 25, 2023

 

Campbell River RCMP announced a major seizure of both drugs and ammunition on July 28. Photo Courtesy Campbell River RCMP

RCMP seizes drugs, weapons after man stabbed in the back in Campbell River

Man arrested, seizure happened after tent raided in connection with July 19 stabbing

  • Jul 31, 2023
Campbell River RCMP announced a major seizure of both drugs and ammunition on July 28. Photo Courtesy Campbell River RCMP
The RCMP is investigating after a pedestrian was struck in the early hours of June 22. Photo from Campbell River RCMP.

Campbell River RCMP investigating after pedestrian struck

Incident occurred in early morning June 22; Woman in serious, but stable condition.

  • Jun 22, 2023
The RCMP is investigating after a pedestrian was struck in the early hours of June 22. Photo from Campbell River RCMP.
Cash, drugs and weapons seized from an Ebert Road home in Campbell River on March 16, 2023. RCMP photo

Cash, cocaine, fentanyl and weapons seized in Campbell River bust

Two people arrested at home that had been the site of 4 suspected overdose deaths since 2017

Cash, drugs and weapons seized from an Ebert Road home in Campbell River on March 16, 2023. RCMP photo
Image: RCMP logo

2 family dogs die after suspected rat poisoning near Trail, sparking RCMP probe

Information? Call the Trail Detachment to speak to an investigator

Image: RCMP logo
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Campbell River gun-pointing leads to charges; seizure of firearms, stolen property

Police also recovered boat and engine believed stolen from Chemainus area last year

  • Mar 21, 2023
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Campbell River area search warrant results in drug and weapons charges

Three charged in late February search warrant in Campbellton area

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
In a case of the Grinch who stole Christmas, local bandits have made off with ornaments and Christmas lawn decorations on a home on Doll Varden Road. File Photo

Police looking probe case of Christmas ornaments swiped from Island yard

Campbell River Grinch appears to have made off with ornaments, lawn decorations

  • Dec 11, 2022
In a case of the Grinch who stole Christmas, local bandits have made off with ornaments and Christmas lawn decorations on a home on Doll Varden Road. File Photo
RCMP badge. (File photo/Phil McLachlan)

RCMP continue to investigate 2 ‘suspicious’ fatalities in Golden

Two deceased individuals were found in a car on Sunday morning on Bowles-Evans Drive

RCMP badge. (File photo/Phil McLachlan)
(Black Press file photo.)

Man killed in Highway 3 crash near Yahk

There were two serious collisions in the same stretch last week

(Black Press file photo.)
Nanaimo RCMP have seized a vehicle and are looking for witnesses to come forward to help the investigation into a hit-and-run incident that injured a woman and her dogs in Lantzville in March. (News Bulletin file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP have seized a vehicle and are looking for witnesses to come forward to help the investigation into a hit-and-run incident that injured a woman and her dogs in Lantzville in March. (News Bulletin file photo)
A suspect in Nanaimo allegedly brandished this replica handgun during a break-in before ramming an RCMP vehicle head-on last week. (Photo submitted)

Man brandishes replica gun in alleged break-in, crashes head-on into Nanaimo RCMP vehicle

Suspect was prohibited from driving and had arrest warrants from Sidney and Saanich

A suspect in Nanaimo allegedly brandished this replica handgun during a break-in before ramming an RCMP vehicle head-on last week. (Photo submitted)
Nanaimo RCMP hope someone will find and return an envelope containing several thousand dollars that a 71-year-old man lost last week. (File photo)

Vancouver Island senior loses envelope stuffed with cash

Nanaimo RCMP help 71-year-old spread word after he misplaced several thousand dollars

Nanaimo RCMP hope someone will find and return an envelope containing several thousand dollars that a 71-year-old man lost last week. (File photo)
This man allegedly walked into Cascadia Liquor Store at Crown Isle Plaza and left without paying for his tequila on January 3, 2022. Photo supplied

Tequila thief sought by Comox Valley RCMP

Comox Valley RCMP are looking to identify the man that allegedly walked…

  • Feb 14, 2022
This man allegedly walked into Cascadia Liquor Store at Crown Isle Plaza and left without paying for his tequila on January 3, 2022. Photo supplied
Police in Nanaimo found drugs, replica firearms, cash and drug paraphernalia when they pulled over a vehicle Jan. 19. (Photo submitted)
Police in Nanaimo found drugs, replica firearms, cash and drug paraphernalia when they pulled over a vehicle Jan. 19. (Photo submitted)
Police have a large sum of cash that was turned over to them after a man found it on a sidewalk in north Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo doubling up on random piles of found money

RCMP ask for help determining owners of envelope found on sidewalk, lump sum in shopping mall

Police have a large sum of cash that was turned over to them after a man found it on a sidewalk in north Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
A suspect in a break-and-enter and robbery at a Prideaux Street apartment last month apologized to the victim before leaving the scene, say police. (News Bulletin file photo)

Suspect breaks into woman’s bedroom in Nanaimo, demands money, apologizes for crime

Woman came face-to-face with intruder in her Prideaux Street apartment

A suspect in a break-and-enter and robbery at a Prideaux Street apartment last month apologized to the victim before leaving the scene, say police. (News Bulletin file photo)
Police hope to return large sum of cash to its owner after it was found by cleaning staff in a Nanaimo shopping mall. (File photo)

Large sum of money found in Nanaimo shopping mall

Cleaning staff turned cash over to Nanaimo RCMP after it was left behind by elderly man

Police hope to return large sum of cash to its owner after it was found by cleaning staff in a Nanaimo shopping mall. (File photo)