Tag: Crime

RCMP investigating targeted drive-by shooting in Fort St. John

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John RCMP are investigating a drive-by shooting that damaged several properties early Thursday morning, marking the latest in a recent series of firearm-related incidents in the city.

Fort St. John RCMP seize loaded handgun, suspected drugs in organized crime investigation

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Two people have been arrested after a Fort St. John RCMP investigation into suspected drug trafficking led officers to seize a loaded handgun, suspected illicit drugs and cash.

RCMP seeks public assistance to locate a person wanted for alleged assault

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with an alleged assault.

RCMP investigate assault with weapon at Dawson Creek business

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating an assault with a weapon at a business in the 800 block of 105th Avenue on June 29.

Five people injured in Fort St. John crash involving dump truck

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Five people were injured, some critically, after a dump truck collided with three vehicles at a busy Fort St. John intersection earlier this week.

B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders

Crime Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government says it will expand a pilot program aimed at repeat property offenders by establishing 12 new regional hubs across the province with a $16-million investment over two years.

Two people arrested after Fort St. John RCMP execute three search warrants linked to targeted violence

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John RCMP has executed three search warrants connected to an ongoing investigation into targeted violence linked to organized crime.

Two children killed, three injured in UTV rollover near Pouce Coupe

City of Dawson Creek Celestia Nlemvo -
Two children have died and three others were injured after a utility terrain vehicle rolled over near Pouce Coupe last week.

Crime update delivered to Dawson Creek city council

Crime Tavi Dhillon -
More residents are calling the police in Dawson Creek, and an increase in assault cases was reported at city council’s latest meeting with its local detachment.  

B.C. Hydro reports spike in copper theft from maintenance holes

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro said reports of copper theft from maintenance holes have risen significantly over the past 18 months.  The post B.C. Hydro reports spike in copper theft from maintenance holes appeared first on AM 1150.

Local shops ‘reported noticeable improvements’ in crime

City of Fort St John Tavi Dhillon -
Businesses in Fort St John were visited by a committee formed by city council for a chat about the impact criminal activities have had on their operations this year.  

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

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