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’Nah nah nah I can’t hear you’: Man hit with fine in B.C. roadside stop

Trail police say the man refused to produce his driver’s licence and rolled up his window

Trail RCMP
An Oct. 5, 2023 reports to police of an erratic driver on Highway 1 near Chase led to the arrest of Karl Matthew Schwarz, who has been charged with assault, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, impaired driving, driving while prohibited and two counts of breach. (File photo)

Man who killed 11-year-old girl in 2013 collision arrested in Shuswap

New charges include assault, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, impaired driving

An Oct. 5, 2023 reports to police of an erratic driver on Highway 1 near Chase led to the arrest of Karl Matthew Schwarz, who has been charged with assault, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, impaired driving, driving while prohibited and two counts of breach. (File photo)
Criminality is not suspected but police and coroner are investigating after the body of a man was found in the waters off Gabriola Island on the weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man’s body found in the ocean off Gabriola Island

RCMP and coroner investigating after body found Oct. 22 near Dragon’s Lane

Criminality is not suspected but police and coroner are investigating after the body of a man was found in the waters off Gabriola Island on the weekend. (Black Press Media file photo)
RCMP were at the scene of a fatal explosion in the 24300 block of 8th Avenue in Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: IHIT investigating fatal explosion in rural Langley

Fuel tanks were burning when fire and police arrived at scene

RCMP were at the scene of a fatal explosion in the 24300 block of 8th Avenue in Langley. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Suspect #3: Caucasian male; medium to athletic build. Submitted by RCMP

Island RCMP seek to identify 3 suspects in attempted home invasion

Three masked suspects believed to be involved with an attempted home invasion on Masters Road

Suspect #3: Caucasian male; medium to athletic build. Submitted by RCMP
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PQB crime report: RCMP say bear spray discharged in Parksville altercation

Police also deal with online scammers, trespassers, bike bandits

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Burnaby RCMP marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Const. Shaelyn Yang on Wednesday (Oct. 18), with the unveiling of her name on their detachment’s cenotaph. Yang was fatally stabbed on Oct. 18, 2022 while accompanying a city staffer to serve a homeless man with an eviction notice. (Photo courtesy of Burnaby RCMP)

Death of Burnaby RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang remembered 1 year later

Detachment held private ceremony Wednesday, unveiled Yang’s name on cenotaph

Burnaby RCMP marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Const. Shaelyn Yang on Wednesday (Oct. 18), with the unveiling of her name on their detachment’s cenotaph. Yang was fatally stabbed on Oct. 18, 2022 while accompanying a city staffer to serve a homeless man with an eviction notice. (Photo courtesy of Burnaby RCMP)
Nanaimo RCMP are looking for tips from the public after determining the death of a woman from a fatal overdose was a homicide. (Photo submitted)

Woman’s overdose death in Nanaimo now being considered a homicide

Police looking for tips from public about March 7 death of 52-year-old

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for tips from the public after determining the death of a woman from a fatal overdose was a homicide. (Photo submitted)
Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)

Robbery investigation near Black Creek results in four arrests

Police dogs, helicopter, and RCMP tactic team, deployed on scene after reports of erratic driving

Numerous police cars can be seen on Cranberry Lane, near Black Creek, following a report of erratic driving that led to a robbery investigation on the morning of Oct. 16. Four suspects were apprehended later that same day. (Photo supplied by Jenna Pollock)
A screenshot taken from a pedestrian safety video by Richmond RCMP shows a woman putting in ear buds before pulling up the hood of her hoodie. In the posting of the video, the detachment said pedestrian safety is “a two-way street,” drawing online ire. (Screenshot/@RichmondRCMP/X)

B.C. irked after RCMP video partially blames pedestrians for car crashes

People quick to call out apparent false equivalency online

A screenshot taken from a pedestrian safety video by Richmond RCMP shows a woman putting in ear buds before pulling up the hood of her hoodie. In the posting of the video, the detachment said pedestrian safety is “a two-way street,” drawing online ire. (Screenshot/@RichmondRCMP/X)
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PQB crime report: Resident out $1,500 after social media market scam

Oceanside RCMP also deal with gas thieves, prowlers, cushion bandits

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Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

2 murder confessions cannot be used as evidence in Kelowna trial: Justice

A Kelowna woman told police that she was forced to act after being sexually assaulted

Kelowna Courthouse (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

No charges coming in case of man who died after Prince George arrest

Prosecutor says evidence lacking after police watchdog found grounds to examine case further

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
RCMP, including emergency response team members, have been called to a ‘police situation’ at a motel on Terminal Avenue. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

UPDATE: Man in crisis detained at Nanaimo motel

Traffic was detoured around scene at Terminal Avenue and Bryden Street

RCMP, including emergency response team members, have been called to a ‘police situation’ at a motel on Terminal Avenue. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)
A former hotel at the corner of Island Highway and Park Road was the scene of a police shooting on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror

No charges for Campbell River officer who killed man wielding pellet pistol

IIO says officer ‘justified in his actions,’ exercised considerable restraint’ in shooting

A former hotel at the corner of Island Highway and Park Road was the scene of a police shooting on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Ronan O’Doherty/ Campbell River Mirror
The Combined Forces Special Enforcment Unit of B.C. warned the public, parents and their children of the dangers of using 3D printers to make firearms or other potential weapons. On display were a number of 3D-printed firearms, as well as the frame for a Glock 26 currently being made by a 3D printer. (Lauren Collins)

Ghost guns showing up at crime scenes in Canada but RCMP not keeping statistics

Ghost guns are firearms without serial numbers that are assembled from individual parts or 3D printers

The Combined Forces Special Enforcment Unit of B.C. warned the public, parents and their children of the dangers of using 3D printers to make firearms or other potential weapons. On display were a number of 3D-printed firearms, as well as the frame for a Glock 26 currently being made by a 3D printer. (Lauren Collins)
Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law reveals he was in charge of a unit expected to work in a high-pressure environment. Cameron Jay Ortis, right, a former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing classified information, returns to the Ottawa Courthouse during a break in proceedings in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Accused in secrets case was expected to achieve ‘significant outcomes’ for RCMP

A detailed job description for Ortis says he became director of the RCMP’s Operations Research group in 2013

Evidence at the trial of a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law reveals he was in charge of a unit expected to work in a high-pressure environment. Cameron Jay Ortis, right, a former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing classified information, returns to the Ottawa Courthouse during a break in proceedings in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Members of the RCMP lined up outside the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 4, for a final salute to Const. Rick O’Brien following his funeral ceremony. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

VIDEO: Final salute to Ridge Meadows constable at Lower Mainland funeral

Thousands of first responders turned out to honour the life of Const. Rick O’Brien

Members of the RCMP lined up outside the Langley Events Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 4, for a final salute to Const. Rick O’Brien following his funeral ceremony. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
The suspect in the death of Const. Rick O’Brien will be back in court on Nov. 7. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Nicholas Bellemare faces a charge of first degree murder

The man accused of killing a Ridge Meadows RCMP officer in Coquitlam…

The suspect in the death of Const. Rick O’Brien will be back in court on Nov. 7. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
People are attending from other police forces, fire departments, other emergency services, the military, and even sports organizations he supported. (Colleen Flanagan/Black Press Media)

Family, first responders pay tribute to Const. Rick O’Brien

A sea of red and blue filled the Langley Events Centre’s arena…

People are attending from other police forces, fire departments, other emergency services, the military, and even sports organizations he supported. (Colleen Flanagan/Black Press Media)