News Items tag as: Merritt RCMP 2016

Prison escapee arrested in Merritt after nearly one month on the run
October 27, 2016 - 8:29 AM

MERRITT - A prison escapee from Saskatchewan has met his fate in Merritt after nearly one month of running from authorities.
UPDATE: Mother and three children from Merritt found
August 28, 2016 - 1:34 PM

MERRITT - RCMP confirm that the missing 32-year-old mother and her three young children were located safe and sound on Aug. 26.
Man arrested with multiple guns after highway accident near Merrritt
July 25, 2016 - 9:41 AM

MERRITT - RCMP arrested a man with multiple guns last week after an accident on Highway 5.
Military personnel take care of artillery shell at Merritt police station
July 25, 2016 - 9:33 AM

MERRITT - Military personnel were called to the Merritt RCMP office last week to dispose of an artillery shell.
Man found not guilty after police chase ending in Merritt
May 24, 2016 - 7:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A man charged after a lengthy police chase involving a truck, boat and trailer came to an end in Merritt has been found not guilty of all eight counts against him.
UPDATE: Merritt RCMP recommending arson charge after suspicious fire at high school
February 24, 2016 - 10:30 AM

MERRITT - A small fire at Merritt Secondary School that led to an evacuation and significant water damage this week is being called suspicious.
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Prison escapee arrested in Merritt after nearly one month on the run