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April 18, 2023 File: Weekend report April 14-17 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 423 calls for service from Friday April 14, to 9 a.m. on Monday April 17, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Obstruct, assault police investigation 2023-12626 What started as a check on a man who appeared unconscious led to an obstruction and assault police officer investigation. On April 14, 2023, around 10:52 a.m., a Kamloops RCMP frontline officer was making patrols for a theft suspect on the 700-block of Fortune Drive when he came across a man who had his rear-end fully exposed and pointed upward on the walkway leading to a restaurant. The officer approached the man, who was actually awake, and began investigating. The man was arrested for committing an indecent…

April 6, 2023 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 405 calls for service from Friday March 31, to 9 a.m. on Monday April 3, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Break and enter 2023-10944 Police are looking for a stolen truck after a residence was broken into this weekend. On Saturday April 1, around 9 a.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received a report of a break and enter into a residence on the 700-block of Hemlock Street sometime overnight, during which the thief made off with jewelry, electronics, and a vehicle, among other items. Officers are looking for information related to the investigation. The vehicle is an older model white Dodge Dakota pickup with BC license plate 7799LN. Those who witnessed or captured video footage that may…

March 28, 2023 File: 2023-8641 Kamloops woman’s death confirmed as homicide. An autopsy on a woman discovered deceased last week has confirmed that missing person Jo-Anne Donovan was the victim of homicide. The body of Jo-Anne Donovan, 57, was discovered near her residence on March 22, 2023, approximately one week after she was reported missing to police. Jo-Anne was last believed to be seen on March 13. An autopsy was scheduled for March 28 to confirm her identity and to determine the cause of her death. “Sadly, the autopsy results verified what investigators initially suspected, that Jo-Anne Donovan was the victim of homicide,” said Corporal Dave Marshall of the Kamloops RCMP Serious Crime Unit. “As our investigation continues, so too does our appeal for more information from the public to…

March 9, 2023 File: Weekend report March 3-6 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 370 calls for service from Friday March 3 to 9 a.m. on Monday March 6, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Weapon downtown 2023-7555 A woman was arrested for breaching release conditions, following a weapons report. On March 5, 2023, around 9:20 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to the bus loop at 6th Avenue and Lansdowne Street, where they located a woman with a baton nearby. The woman had probation conditions not to possess weapons. She was held for court, during which she received a release order and a next appearance date.  North Shore weapons report 2023- 7444/7448 A call involving a knife and attempted car theft led to police arresting…

March 1, 2023 File: Weekend report Feb. 24-27 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 363 calls for service from Friday Feb. 24, to 9 a.m. on Feb. 27, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Suspicious occurrence 2023-6497 Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to a North Shore home Friday night after a man entered a house uninvited. On Feb. 24, 2023, around 10:45 p.m., police attended a residence on the 500-block of Fortune Drive, where an unknown man had entered a house through an unlocked front door. The man fled when the homeowner approached. He is described as Caucasian, wearing all black. Officers cleared the residence and confirmed no other suspects were in the house. Nothing appeared to be taken. Anyone with information or video related to…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2023 File: Weekend report Feb. 17-20 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 358 calls for service from Friday Feb. 17, to 9 a.m. on Feb. 20, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Robbery report 2023-5711 A woman was allegedly robbed of cash and a bluetooth speaker downtown on Friday night. Around 9:15 p.m., on Feb. 17, 2023, Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to an assault in the alleyway behind the 500-block of Victoria Street. The victim reported being struck with an blunt object, then having her pink wallet with flowers on it stolen, along with the speaker. The suspect was described as a female with darker complexion, black hair, a black toque, and dark clothing. The…

February 9, 2023 File: 2023-1284 Do you know this woman? The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is looking for the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. On Jan. 11, 2023, around 5:20 p.m., the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received a theft report of a business cellphone at a commercial location on the 1100-block of Columbia Street West. Since then, the investigator has received surveillance from the store, but has not been able to identify the person of interest pictured.The person is described as: • female • in her 30s • red hair • wearing a white hoodie and black jacket “The image is quite good and we’re hoping that the person in it, or someone who knows them, will be able to contact police so that we may…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2023 File: 2023-3442 Police urge caution when arranging encounters online A weekend robbery in a motel room has police reminding the public of the risks associated to arranging services with people online.  On Jan. 29, 2023, around 8:30 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to a motel room on the 500-block of Columbia Street West, where a man had allegedly arranged an encounter with someone online, but instead was met by two men who assaulted him with a weapon and robbed him of his wallet and phone. The suspects were described as Caucasian males: one was approximately 5’8 with a face tattoo of stars near his eyes, wearing a black and white checkered jacket, and carrying a mini sledge…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2023 File: 2023-1956 Logan Lake man facing firearm, theft charges in Kamloops A man is in custody following an investigation that occurred after a police officer was waved down by a pedestrian in Kamloops Tuesday morning. On Jan. 17, 2023, around 10:20 a.m., a Kamloops RCMP frontline officer was driving on Cammeray Road when he stopped for the pedestrian, who drew his attention to a man slumped over the steering wheel of a truck, idling at the end of Spurrway and Huckleberry roads.  Police checks revealed the truck was reported as stolen. “With the assistance of backup, the officer took a man into custody without incident,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. “A search related to the investigation also…

October, 2022 File: 2022-35951 Sahali robbery: man in custody A man is facing charges related to robbery, weapon possession, and threats, following his arrest in Sahali late Friday afternoon. On Oct. 7, 2022, around 5:05 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers attended the 700-block of Summit Drive after a man allegedly stole from a business in the area, then produced what appeared to be a weapon when chased by an employee. “With the assistance of the Police Dog Service Unit, officers located a suspect nearby and took him into custody without issue,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson. “He was held for a weekend bail hearing and remanded until his next court appearance, scheduled for sometime today.” Justin Wade Worthington, 42, of Kamloops, is charged with one count each of:…