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Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release –February 8, 2021File: 2021-4166 A report of a robbery involving a suspected firearm lead to a large police presence in the Ord Road area earlier this morning. Around 7:15 a.m. on February 8, Kamloops RCMP frontline officers responded to a report involving a man who had been robbed of a bike by someone with what appeared to be a firearm. The suspect’s vehicle was located nearby and several people were arrested. An airsoft pistol and a quantity of drugs were seized by police during the investigation. The victim and suspect are known to each other and there is no risk to the general public. Three people remain in custody as part of the investigation. Anyone who witnessed what happened is asked to please contact the…

Kamloops Detachment Media Release –February 4, 2021File: 2021-2722 The quick action of Kamloops police may have saved a man’s life last week. On January 25, just before 4 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers noticed an unconscious man on a bench near the detachment at 560 Battle St. One of the officers checked the man and discovered he was not breathing and had a weak pulse. The officer was able to rouse the man slightly and administer a nasal dose of Narcan – a medicine used to temporarily block the effects of opioids. “Luckily the officer had the quick sense to recognize what kind of medical emergency was occurring and take fast action to prevent a potentially lethal overdose,” said Constable Crystal Evelyn, spokesperson for the Kamloops RCMP. The man regained…

The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is warning residents about COVID-19 scams circulating throughout the province. Although the Kamloops RCMP Detachment has not received any reports of COVID-19 scams yet, scammers have contacted British Columbians by phone or email to offer vaccinations, cures, tests and sanitizer. “We want to make sure that if someone here is targeted, they have the tools in place to know how to deal with it,” said Corporal Dana Napier of the Kamloops RCMP Crime Prevention Unit. Vaccines are not for sale and cannot be purchased online or by telephone. The only way to access safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines is through clinics organized or endorsed by your local public health authority. If someone calls or emails you claiming to be a public health employee and looking to…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release – February 01, 2021Salmon Arm RCMP file 20-5007Kamloops RCMP file 21-3221 A wanted man turned himself into Kamloops police this weekend. On January 30, Terrance Jones attended the Kamloops RCMP Detachment on Battle Street and turned himself in on an unendorsed warrant. He was arrested without incident. The Kamloops RCMP Detachment would like to thank the public for its assistance in this file.

Kamloops Tk’emlups Detachment Media Release – January 29, 2021File: 2021-3072 The Kamloops Tk’emlups RCMP Detachment is investigating after it received a report of a man going into the Thompson River last night. On January 28, around 7:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP received a report of an unknown man walking into the Thompson River from the north bank side, dunking his head into the water, and trying to swim across. According to witnesses, he bobbed up and down several times before disappearing under the surface. Police, fire, and ambulance attended the area and began searching, utilizing the Police Dog Services Unit, infrared technology, the Kamloops Fire Department boat, and the Kamloops Search and Rescue drone, but no one was located. A Police Dog Services track led investigators to more witnesses, who reported…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media Release – January 28, 2021File: 2021-1297 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is turning to the public to help identify a suspect involved in an alleged spitting assault earlier this month. On January 12, around 2:13 p.m., frontline officers attended a retail location on the 700-block of Tranquille Road after a man reported he had been spit on by a patron who was asked to leave. After the alleged assault, the suspect left on a bike. He was described as Indigenous, five-feet six inches in height, dressed in a blue Canucks sweater, jeans, and a black and white hat. Police made patrols but were unable to locate the man or identify him internally. “The suspect’s photo is being released in hopes that the public can assist police in…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseJanuary 27, 2021Salmon Arm file 20-5007 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on an unendorsed warrant. Terrance Allan Jones, age 40, of Sicamous, is wanted for offences including attempted murder, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, robbery where a firearm was used, possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes, and more.  An unendorsed warrant was issued after he allegedly breached his release conditions. Jones is believed to be in the Kamloops area. Jones is described as: -male-Caucasian-40 years old-5’10-161 pounds-brown eyes-dirty blonde or brown hair-right arm fully tattooed If you see Jones in Kamloops, please contact RCMP at 250-828-3000 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. If you need to remain anonymous you can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit…

On January 22, 2021, Kamloops RCMP requested the public's assistance in locating a wanted man. Please be advised that Kayne Pasco was located yesterday, Jan. 24, around 3:14 p.m. on Victoria Street West, and was arrested without incident. The Kamloops RCMP Detachment thanks the public for its assistance. Original release File number: Vernon 20-7721/20-10071/20-16042 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted on several unendorsed warrants. Kayne Pasco, age 27, of Vernon, is wanted in British Columbia for offences including resisting or obstructing a police officer, theft, breach of Undertaking, and breach of release order. He is believed to be in the Kamloops area. Pasco is described as:-male-non-white-27 years old-6’1-177 pounds-black hair-brown eyes-his initials, KP, tattooed on the left side of his neck-skull tattoo…

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseJanuary 21, 2021File number: 2021-2110 Two people, including a police officer, were assaulted Tuesday after Kamloops RCMP responded to a disturbance call. On January 19, around 9:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP received a report of an intoxicated man being aggressive and confrontational with staff and customers at a business on the 900-block of Columbia Street. While police were en route, they were advised the same person had assaulted someone. Police arrived on scene and attempted to arrest a man matching the description, who resisted and allegedly punched an officer multiple times. He continued to resist as he was apprehended and taken to cells. The man was held to sober up safely, then released with conditions and a court date.

Kamloops RCMP Detachment Media ReleaseJanuary 21, 2021File number: 2021-2262 A stun baton and knives were some of the items seized after police received a weapons report on Tranquille Road this morning. Around 9:33 a.m., January 21, Kamloops RCMP frontline officers responded to a report of a man activating a “Taser baton” on the 1800-block of Tranquille Road near Holt Street. A description of the man was provided and officers located and arrested him nearby. A stun baton, knives, drugs, drug paraphernalia and stolen property were seized as part of the investigation. The man was released with conditions and a court date.