Feb. 27, 2025
File: Weekend report Feb. 21-24
The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 339 calls for service from Friday Feb. 21, 2025, to 9 a.m. on Monday Feb. 24. Below are some highlights from those reports.
Police presence for disturbances
2025-5033
Multiple police officers could be seen on the 400-block of Grandview Avenue Saturday night, following disturbance reports at a residence.
On Feb. 22, 2025, around 3:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to the address for reports of people yelling and the sound of items smashing. Police attended to discover a dispute over property.
The parties were spoken with by police.
Brawl downtown, arrests made
2025-5060
A person was assaulted and four suspects were taken into custody after a nightclub employee allegedly tried to stop a patron from leaving with open liquor.
On Feb. 23, 2025, around 1:35 a.m., Kamloops RCMP Detachment frontline officers were conducting proactive patrols downtown, when violence broke out on the 100-block of 5th Avenue. According to the report, a staff member attempted to stop the patron, who then began fighting; three other people became involved. An employee was injured during the assault.
The suspects attempted to flee, but were quickly located and arrested by various police officers. They were lodged in cells, then released with a court date and conditions. Charge recommendations are anticipated.
Anyone who witnessed or has information that may be related to this incident is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2025-5060.
Stolen truck located, burnt
2025-5145/5146
Shortly after police received a theft of motor vehicle report, the vehicle was found on fire.
On Monday Feb. 24, 2025, just after 4 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers attended the 2800-block of Valleyview Drive where a resident reported he woke up to find his 2007 black Ford F350 missing from his driveway. Minutes later, a truck was located abandoned and burning on the Hook Road off-ramp. The blaze was extinguished by Pritchard Fire Department and the vehicle was confirmed to be the stolen.
Anyone who witnessed or has security video, dash camera footage, or information related to this investigation is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2025-5145.