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Nanaimo RCMP have a 20-year-old man in custody who allegedly tried to break into a home and assaulted the homeowner with an aluminum bat. (File photo)

Suspect wielding bat breaks into Nanaimo home in the middle of the night

20-year-old arrested Dec. 1

Nanaimo RCMP have a 20-year-old man in custody who allegedly tried to break into a home and assaulted the homeowner with an aluminum bat. (File photo)
In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.

Six Vancouver Island residents charged in alleged drug trafficking network

Victoria, Campbell River and Comox Valley residents charged in connection with 2022 search warrants

In addition to the drugs and weapons, $160,000 in Canadian cash was seized during the execution of a search warrant conducted by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia. A total of four search warrants were executed on residences in the Comox Valley and Campbell River area in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, 2022. Photo via CFSEU.
The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public about the dangers of sextortion. (Observer File Photo)

RCMP warns dangers of sextortion following youth death in B.C.

In 2023 so far, the Kelowna RCMP have received more than 100 reports of online sextortion

The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public about the dangers of sextortion. (Observer File Photo)
UBAKA Kelowna. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘Indescribable horror:’ Kelowna court hears infant sexually abused by father

Members of Urban Bulldogs Against Kid Abuse filled the courtroom to support the survivors of abuse

UBAKA Kelowna. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Gun-wielding assault suspect driving blue side-by-side sought by RCMP

Campbell River RCMP seeking public assistance after York Road incident Nov. 23

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Merritt RCMP are investigating after a video posted online showed a pit bull attacking and killing a goat inside someone’s home. (Black Press Media file photo)

Goat killed by pit bull while onlookers filmed, B.C. RCMP say

Police searched Merritt home and found remains of goat

Merritt RCMP are investigating after a video posted online showed a pit bull attacking and killing a goat inside someone’s home. (Black Press Media file photo)
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RCMP charge Sooke man with breaking dog’s jaw, lying about attack

Derek Reid, 32, will appear in court on Jan. 4

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Frank talks urged in wake of sextortion death of B.C. 12-year-old

Parents and Mounties urging other parents to talk to their kids after October tragedy

(Black Press file photo)
Superintendant Shawna Baher of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has accepted a new position on Vancouver Island, leaving a void in Vernon for the time being. (Contributed)

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP superintendant leaving for Vancouver Island

Shawna Baher has accepted the position of chief superintendent based in Victoria

Superintendant Shawna Baher of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has accepted a new position on Vancouver Island, leaving a void in Vernon for the time being. (Contributed)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing “significant delays” in an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests of energy and logging industry projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Slow flow of RCMP info delaying watchdog probe into forestry/energy unit

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission recently met with force to outline concerns

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing “significant delays” in an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests of energy and logging industry projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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PQB crime report: 2 vehicles set ablaze in Qualicum Beach

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, cryptocurrency scams

(PQB News file photo)
Police hope the public can help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to staff at a Nanaimo fitness club. (Photo submitted)

Sword-carrying suspect allegedly exposes genitals at Nanaimo fitness centre

Incident happened three weeks ago at Country Club Centre

Police hope the public can help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to staff at a Nanaimo fitness club. (Photo submitted)
Chase RCMP responded to multiple reports of cats falling from a travel trailer being hauled by a flat-deck truck on Squilax Anglemont Road on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (File photo)

Cats falling from moving vehicle spark B.C. animal seizure

Significant number of cats located with abandoned travel trailer after truck fails to stop for RCMP

Chase RCMP responded to multiple reports of cats falling from a travel trailer being hauled by a flat-deck truck on Squilax Anglemont Road on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (File photo)
(Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)

Snowbound B.C. 4×4 adventure ends in helicopter rescue, backcountry warning

RCMP Air Services finds man stuck near Kelowna, warns about dangers of following online maps

(Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP offered tips for protecting delivered gifts this holiday season Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (RCMP photo)

RCMP offer advice for keeping gifts safe this holiday season

With online shopping and deliveries set to ramp up, so too is the risk of thieves stealing from doorsteps

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP offered tips for protecting delivered gifts this holiday season Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (RCMP photo)
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The jury in the criminal trial has reached a verdict.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Cameron Jay Ortis found guilty of violating the Security of Information Act

A jury has found former RCMP intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis guilty…

Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The jury in the criminal trial has reached a verdict.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A teenage girl sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the old Island Highway in Nanaimo on Tuesday, Nov. 21. (Black Press Media file photo)

Teen in hospital after being struck by vehicle on the highway in Nanaimo

Friend of patient reportedly tried to stop her from stepping out into traffic

A teenage girl sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the old Island Highway in Nanaimo on Tuesday, Nov. 21. (Black Press Media file photo)
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PQB crime report: Resident loses $19.5K in cryptocurrency scam

Oceanside RCMP also deal with break-ins, trespasser sleeping in shed

(PQB News file photo)
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. A Crown prosecutor says the former RCMP official’s excuse for leaking secret information is flawed and should not be believed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Former RCMP official’s rationale for disclosing secrets can’t be believed: Crown

Ortis has pleaded not guilty to violating the Security of Information Act by revealing secrets

Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. A Crown prosecutor says the former RCMP official’s excuse for leaking secret information is flawed and should not be believed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
A call for help to Nanaimo RCMP from an alleged victim of an assault has landed the caller and the suspect in trouble with police. (Black Press Media file photo)

False report to Nanaimo RCMP coincidentally leads officers to wanted man

12-year-old in trouble nevertheless for making up story about knife assault

A call for help to Nanaimo RCMP from an alleged victim of an assault has landed the caller and the suspect in trouble with police. (Black Press Media file photo)