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Kamloops RCMP Media Release - PSAJanuary 4, 2020 An extra 21 impaired drivers were removed from the roadway this holiday season, thanks to proactive enforcement by the Kamloops RCMP. As 2020 came to a close, so did the Kamloops RCMP Counter Attack campaign, which included three weekends of road checks and extra enforcement to help keep people safe on the city’s roadways. The last Counter Attack event for the season wrapped up the weekend before Christmas, with four drivers receiving a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound for impaired driving under the Motor Vehicle Act. In total, this year’s Counter Attack resulted in the following: Impaired by alcohol – 21Vehicle impoundments – 4Prohibited drivers - 1 Of the impaired drivers, 14 received a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day vehicle…

Smile! If you have any information please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip on our website.

Smile! If you have any information please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip on our website.

Smile! If you have any information please contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip on our website.

Kamloops RCMP Media Release 2020-41200 December 15th, 2020 A local woman is out $12,000 after falling victim to an elaborate telephone scam The Kamloops RCMP received a complaint on December 14th, 2020 from a victim who claims to have lost $12,000 to an elaborate telephone scam. The victim indicated that she was contacted by someone claiming to be from a major credit card company's head office who requested her help in catching bank employees who were giving out personal information. They also told her she was under investigation for fraud if she had any involvement. She spoke to several different people who claimed to be from the credit card company and she was advised not to call her bank because they may be in on it. The caller went on to indicate that…

Kamloops RCMP Media Release - PSA December 14th, 2020 The Kamloops RCMP continues to be pro-active throughout the holiday season targeting impaired drivers to ensure our roadways are safe. Over the past weekend several road checks were conducted in the city resulting in the following infractions being discovered: Impaired Drivers by Alcohol- 11 Vehicle Impoundments - 1 Other Motor Vehicle Violations - 6 We are reminding everyone to plan ahead this holiday season, arrange a ride, and arrive safely. We will be continuing our efforts conducting these road checks throughout the holiday season.  Release by:Sgt Darren MichelsKamloops RCMP Detachment

Media Release Kamloops RCMP 2020-41042 December 14th, 2020 A home on Willow Street has suffered extensive damages but the occupants escaped safely. On the evening of December 12th at 5:46 p.m., Kamloops RCMP were notified by Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) of a structure fire in the 200 block of Willow Street.  When officers attended the scene, they found that the house was engulfed in flames and being suppressed by KFR firefighters. Everyone who was inside the residence luckily was able to escape to safety and no serious injuries were reported. At this time, the cause of the fire has yet to be determined however it was noted by our investigators that just prior to the fire several other homes in the area had reported experiencing electrical power surges. RCMP investigators will continue working with KFR Investigators…

Kamloops RCMP File 2020-40672 December 9th, 2020 Tk’emlups Rural – A police response to a firearms incident ended with multiple arrests made, which included the apprehension of a wanted man early Wednesday morning. On December 9, 2020 at 9:30a.m., the Tk'emlups Rural RCMP received a report that a male had been shot with a firearm inside a residence in the 700-block of East Shuswap Road. Front line officers of the Tk'emlups RCMP, assisted by officers of the Kamloops RCMP, immediately set up an area of containment around the home in order to ensure public safety and launch an investigation. Several occupants of the residence were called out one at time and were safely taken into police custody. The residence was eventually fully cleared of people andtwo pellet guns were seized. Police were able to…

Kamloops RCMP File 2020-39979 December 4th, 2020 One suspect is in custody after the fire at the Thompson Hotel early Thursday morning.  On the 3rd of December at approximately 01:03 AM, the Kamloops RCMP attended to the Thompson Hotel at 650 Victoria Street to assist Kamloops Fire Rescue with a suspicious fire. Our front line officers conducted an investigation and were able to obtain video surveillance which showed that a suspect had intentionally started the fire before fleeing the area. A description was provided to all front line officers and at 03:20 AM, a suspect matching the description was located possessing evidence that he was responsible for starting it. The suspect was arrested and returned to the Kamloops Detachment for further investigation. As a result,  a 39 year old male Kamloops resident was provided documentation…

Kamloops RCMP - Public Service Announcement October 23rd, 2020 Due to a sudden early season snowfall this morning the Kamloops RCMP are responding to several motor vehicle accidents all over the city. We are requesting that drivers please use caution, slow down, and give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination. In particular, intersections appear to have become slick with ice where people are attempting to slow down and stop. Give yourself plenty of stopping distance. If you don't have to go out today or can delay your departure, please consider this to allow the snow trucks to get road safely cleared. Sgt Darren MichelsKamloops RCMP Detachment