News Items tag as: West Kelowna RCMP

B.C. police watchdog clears West Kelowna officer in October portable toilet shooting
June 15, 2024 - 10:45 AM

An officer shot a suspect who was hiding in a portable toilet in West Kelowna, and B.C.’s independent watchdog said the officer didn’t commit any offence.
Hiker collapses and dies on West Kelowna trail
January 02, 2024 - 8:59 AM

A tough start to the new year for volunteers with Central Okanagan Search Rescue who were called to a report of a collapsed hike in West Kelowna.
UPDATE: West Kelowna residents assaulted by group of teens, 'appalled' by RCMP's response
August 10, 2020 - 3:26 PM

After a violent altercation with a group of teenage boys yesterday, a West Kelowna resident says she is appalled at the police's lack of action.
Mounties bust illegal grow op in Kelowna
October 17, 2019 - 12:10 PM

A search warrant West Kelowna RCMP executed on a residence in Joe Rich turned up a significant stash of pot.
West Kelowna looking for answers from province on policing levels
November 06, 2018 - 12:52 PM

WEST KELOWNA – City of West Kelowna officials appear to be tired of waiting for a review of the RCMP staffing levels on the west side of Okanagan Lake.
Body discovered near West Kelowna intersection
August 03, 2018 - 10:49 AM

WEST KELOWNA - A body was found last night down an embankment near the intersection of Campbell Place and Campbell Road in West Kelowna.
West Kelowna RCMP officer accessed, disclosed police information to others
April 26, 2018 - 9:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna RCMP officer was sanctioned in 2014 for accessing police records and improperly sharing that information with others.
West Kelowna RCMP recover valuable items stolen from a local resident
January 26, 2018 - 2:12 PM

WEST KELOWNA – A local woman has been reunited with lost treasures and irreplaceable sentimental gifts.
Merritt couple charged with mail thefts in Peachland that go back to 2016
January 08, 2018 - 2:18 PM

KELOWNA – A Merritt couple arrested last week in a stolen RV were also found with RCMP bait mail, arrested and released more than a year ago.
West Kelowna police looking for 'Gas Boy' graffiti vandal
April 20, 2017 - 4:30 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers are asking the public’s help as police investigate a rash of graffiti in West Kelowna.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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News Items tag as: West Kelowna RCMP

B.C. police watchdog clears West Kelowna officer in October portable toilet shooting

Hiker collapses and dies on West Kelowna trail

UPDATE: West Kelowna residents assaulted by group of teens, 'appalled' by RCMP's response

Mounties bust illegal grow op in Kelowna

West Kelowna looking for answers from province on policing levels

Body discovered near West Kelowna intersection

West Kelowna RCMP officer accessed, disclosed police information to others

West Kelowna RCMP recover valuable items stolen from a local resident

Merritt couple charged with mail thefts in Peachland that go back to 2016

West Kelowna police looking for 'Gas Boy' graffiti vandal

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