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May 30, 2023 File: Weekend report May 26-29 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 388 calls for service from Friday May 26, to 9 a.m. on Monday May 29, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Fighting downtown 2023-18512 A man was taken to cells Friday night, following a report of a person starting fights downtown. On May 26, 2023, around 2:40 p.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers were called to the 400-block of St. Paul Street in response to the report, during which they located a man nearby arguing with people. The same man had been responsible for generating several other calls for service in the area as well. He was arrested and lodged in cells to prevent continuation of the offence, then released without process once sobered.…

May 25, 2023 File: Weekend report May 19-21 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 404 calls for service from Friday May 19, to 9 a.m. on Monday May 22, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Break-in report: man charged 2023-17812 A Kamloops man is facing charges related to mischief, breach probation, and possession of break-in instruments on the North Shore this weekend. On Sunday May 21, 2023, around 8:35 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers attended a commercial location on the 100-block of Oak Road, where a security camera captured video of a person who appeared to be attempting to break-in. Officers located a suspect nearby, who was also wanted on a warrant for failure to comply with an undertaking. He was arrested as part of the investigation.…

May 10, 2023 File: Weekend report May 5-8 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 372 calls for service from Friday May 5, to 9 a.m. on Monday May 8, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Rural Kamloops – fatal collision 2023-15714 The Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision on Shuswap Road. On Saturday May 6, 2023, around 5:25 p.m., police were called to the area of Shuswap and Miner roads in response to the collision. Officers arrived to find civilians performing first aid on one of the motorcyclists injured in the crash, but she sadly succumbed to her injuries. A second motorcyclist was taken to hospital with minor injuries. At this time, no criminality is suspected by police. The BC Coroners Service is…

May 2, 2023 File: Weekend report April 28-May 1 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 470 calls for service from Friday April 28, to 9 a.m. on Monday May 1, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Apprehension in parkade 2023-14643 A person was safely taken to hospital Saturday, following a police presence on Lansdowne Street. On April 29, 2023, around 2:50 a.m., Kamloops RCMP frontline officers attended the 300-block of Lansdowne Street for a report of a person experiencing a mental health crisis in a parkade. Responding officers spoke with the person for nearly one hour, during which time they were able to de-escalate the situation. The person was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and immediately taken to hospital for medical assessment and care. Disturbance report…

April 27, 2023 File: Weekend report April 21-24 The Kamloops RCMP Detachment responded to approximately 389 calls for service from Friday April 21, to 9 a.m. on Monday April 24, 2023. Below are some highlights from those reports. Assault with a weapon investigation 2023-13699 An officer was patrolling downtown Friday night when he was alerted to an assault at a commercial location. On April 21, 2023, around 2:20 a.m., a Kamloops RCMP frontline officer was flagged over on the 300-block of Victoria Street, for a report of a man who had struck another man with an object. The suspect was arrested for assault with a weapon and transported to cells. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  The suspect was released with a court date and conditions,…

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…