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October 9, 2024 File: Weekend report Oct. 4-7 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 321 calls for service from Friday Oct. 4, to 9 a.m. on Monday Oct. 7, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Cyclist struck on Tranquille 2024-33115 Police were called to the intersection of Vernon Avenue and Tranquille Road this weekend for a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist. According to the report received on Friday Oct. 4, 2024, around 1:35 p.m., a person was riding a bike on the sidewalk, without a helmet on, and allegedly while impaired by drugs, when he rode through the intersection and was struck by a vehicle turning right, northbound onto Tranquille. The person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information that may be related…

Oct. 3, 2024 File: Weekend report Sept. 27-30 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 372 calls for service from Friday Sept. 27, to 9 a.m. on Monday Sept. 30, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Knives, machetes, and drugs seized 2024-32576 A cyclist wearing a backpack with two machetes sticking out of it caught the attention of a police officer Sunday afternoon. On Sept. 29, 2024, around 1 p.m., a Kamloops RCMP Detachment frontline officer was patrolling the area of McGowan Avenue and Aspen Street when he observed a man riding a bike without a helmet, while in possession of weapons. The officer arrested the man and located machetes, four knives, and suspected fentanyl and meth as part of the investigation. The suspect was issued a ticket…

Sept. 24, 2024 File: Weekend report Sept. 20-23 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 381 calls for service from Friday Sept. 20, to 9 a.m. on Monday Sept. 23, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Firearm located in stolen truck 2024-31655 A suspicious occurrence report led police to a stolen vehicle and loaded shotgun. On Sunday Sept. 22, 2024, around 11:35 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers attended an address on the 200-block of Columbia Street in response to a suspicious activity report. On scene, police located a GMC Sierra pickup truck reported as stolen out of Barriere earlier that day. A suspect emerged from a basement window on 3rd Avenue, which was followed by a foot pursuit and struggle. The suspect resisted arrest and escaped. As part…

Sept. 16, 2024 File: Weekend report Sept. 13-16 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 393 calls for service from Friday Sept. 13, to 9 a.m. on Monday Sept. 16, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Break and enter: suspect in custody 2024-30826 A report of a man smashing windows on Seymour Street led to police locating and arresting a suspect early Monday morning. On Sept. 16, 2024, around 4:10 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to an apartment building on the 400-block of Seymour Street, in response to the report. As part of the investigation, a suspect who is known to police was taken into custody nearby. He was held for a bail hearing scheduled for later that day. Assault investigation 2024-30811 Police are looking for…

September 11, 2024 File: Weekend Report Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 439 calls for service from Friday Sept. 6, to 9 a.m. on Monday Sept. 9, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Assault with a weapon 2024-29650 A woman was arrested and later released with conditions, following a report of a person who stated they had been stabbed in the neck. On Sept. 6, 2024, around 6:45 p.m., Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment and Kamloops City frontline officers responded to the area of Salish Road in response to the report, and located a woman with what appeared to be minor injuries. She was transported to hospital for care and assessment. Police located a suspect shortly after near the Halston Bridge and arrested…

September 5, 2024 File: Long weekend Report Aug. 30 – Sept 3 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 476 calls for service over the long weekend, Friday Aug. 30, to 9 a.m. on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Hit and run report with injuries 2024-28673 The Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment is investigating an incident in which a man was located with serious injuries on Paul Lake Road Friday morning. On Aug. 30, 2024, just before 7 a.m., police were called to the Yellowhead Highway and Paul Lake Road where a person was observed on the side of the road with obvious injuries. The victim was transported to hospital in serious condition. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed or has information that may…

August 28, 2024 File: Weekend report Aug. 23-26 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 443 calls for service from Friday Aug. 23, to 9 a.m. on Monday Aug. 26, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Stolen vehicle recovered 2024-28126 Patrols on the 600-block of Schubert Drive led to the recovery of a truck reported as stolen out of Salmon Arm. On Sunday Aug. 25, 2024, just before midnight, a Kamloops RCMP Detachment frontline officer was patrolling the North Shore when he observed an unoccupied green Ford F350 truck with obvious damage to the driver’s door lock, ignition, and its front end. The vehicle was towed as part of the investigation, which included the assistance of the Forensic Identification Services. Anyone with information or video related to the…

July 23, 2024 File: Weekend report July 19-22 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 383 calls for service from Friday July 19, to 9 a.m. on Monday July 22, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Downtown fires: man arrested 2024-23096 A brief foot pursuit ended with a suspect being taken into custody Friday afternoon, following a report of a man starting fires. On Friday July 19, 2024, around 5:35 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to the area of 4th Avenue and Nicola Street, where a man was reported to have lit the grass on fire and walked away. Police located the suspect as he was allegedly lighting two more fires. Multiple officers attended with fire extinguishers and battled the flames. The suspect was arrested following…

July 17, 2024 File: Weekend report July 12-15 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 406 calls for service from Friday July 12, to 9 a.m. on Monday July 15, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Assault downtown 2024-22399 Police responding to an assault ended up seizing drugs and weapons as part of the investigation. On Sunday July 14, around 5:30 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to Victoria Street West where a man had allegedly been assaulted in front of City Hall. Officers located a victim, who was transported to hospital by ambulance, as well as a number of people in the area who were known to police. As part of the investigation, officers seized bear spray, a large knife, replica firearm, brass knuckles, an electric…

June 19, 2024 File: Weekend report June 14-17 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 418 calls for service from Friday June 14, to 9 a.m. on Monday June 17, 2024. Below are some highlights from those reports. Business break in, man arrested 2024-18777 A report of a break-in at a business on Shuswap Road led to police removing an unwelcomed guest. On Sunday June 16, 2024, around 11:15 p.m., Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment frontline officers responded to the report, in which an employee attended his worksite to find a door unlocked and empty food containers and wrappers in the lunchroom. A suspect was located inside another building nearby and was arrested for break and enter and mischief. At the time, nothing was located damaged or stolen. The man was…