Tag: Crime

Powell River ‘relatively safe’ under crime lens: RCMP

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Violent crimes like assault and weapons offences were down for the year.

B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders

Crime Emily Joveski -
The B.C. government says it will expand a pilot program aimed at repeat property offenders by establishing 12 new regional hubs across the province with a $16-million investment over two years.

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

Provincial My Powell River Now Staff -
B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

RCMP looking for information after alleged July assault outside Staples

Crime Nathan Maley -
An alleged assault outside a Powell River business last month has RCMP turning to the public for information. 

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

BC resident loses $1,500 in fraud scam

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Police are warning residents of a fraud scam after a Powell River resident lost $1500. According...

RCMP respond to threats to use hot oils against prowlers

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - The local RCMP detachment is investigating disturbing comments that were made on Powell River networking...

RCMP issue fraud warning after resident asked to buy Steam cards to free son

News Justin Goulet -
Story by James Wood, 95.7 Coast FM POWELL RIVER, B.C- A phone scam involving gaming cards has led to a...

Canon “powershot” camera stolen from vehicle

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, BC- The Powell River RCMP continues to see a high number of thefts from vehicles. In his latest...

RCMP investigating antique knife theft

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The Powell River RCMP is investigating a theft of weapons from a vehicle. In a release, Constable...

Employee uninjured after struggle with thief

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Police in the area are looking into a theft at a business on the 7000 block...

RCMP see 129 calls for service in last week

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Mounties in Powell River responded to 129 calls for service over the past week, according to...

Police Make Arrest in String of Graffiti Taggings

News Justin Goulet -
Local police have arrested someone in relation to a rash of graffiti taggings in Powell River. RCMP says they...

RCMP Investigating Armed Robbery

News Justin Goulet -
The Powell River RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at Smoke on the Water on Glacier Street. Sergeant Kevin Day...

Police Investigating B-and-E’s Believed to be Related

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River RCMP is looking into two attempted break-and-enters that they believe are related. Sergeant Kevin Day says someone tried...
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