News Items tag as: Vernon RCMP 2023

Man suspected of robbing Vernon business arrested
December 20, 2023 - 2:00 PM

Vernon RCMP have caught a suspect in connection to a robbery at a local business last week.
Thief steals snowmobile, ATV from locked compound in North Okanagan
December 19, 2023 - 11:20 AM

A business in the North Okanagan lost some valuable property to a thief last month and police are now asking for help with the investigation.
Three Vernon suspects nabbed for numerous break-ins and thefts
December 15, 2023 - 2:49 PM

Vernon RCMP arrested three suspects who turned out to be connected to multiple of property thefts in the city thanks to a tip from the public.
Vernon RCMP say explosives found in parked car 'rendered safe'
December 13, 2023 - 3:27 PM

RCMP cordoned off a Vernon parking lot for approximately 10 hours yesterday after an officer suspected there were explosives in a parked vehicle.
Cops find passed out driver and possible explosive in parked Vernon vehicle
December 12, 2023 - 1:33 PM

The RCMP is investigating after a suspected explosive device was found inside a vehicle in Vernon earlier today.
New mental health response team aims to save lives in Vernon
December 01, 2023 - 2:30 PM

Vernon has launched a new Mobile Integrated Crisis Response team made up of police officers and mental health professionals to deal with sensitive mental health and substance use crises.
DON'T BE A STATISTIC: Counter attack road checks begin in Kamloops, Okanagan this weekend
November 30, 2023 - 1:34 PM

Police will be ramping up enforcement of impaired driving laws during the annual Counter Attack road checks throughout the province next month.
North Okanagan’s top cop taking over Vancouver Island division
November 28, 2023 - 11:26 AM

After five years running the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP detachment, Supt. Shawna Baher will be taking over the RCMP’s Island Division in February.
Two men arrested after traffic stop in Enderby
November 22, 2023 - 10:26 AM
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A traffic stop late last night in Enderby led to two arrests by RCMP.
Customer pulls handgun in fight with fellow customer at Vernon business
November 21, 2023 - 2:06 PM

RCMP are hoping someone can help them identify a man who pulled out a handgun and pointed it another person at a Vernon business over a month ago.
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