Tag: Powell River RCMP

Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast rolls through Powell River Sunday

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
The eight-day, 800-kilometre ride brings together law enforcement and emergency services personnel to raise money for childhood cancer research and support programs.

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.

Community contest opens to name new RCMP boat 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP will be getting a new patrol boat and is inviting the public to help name it through a community contest. 

Three dead, two hospitalized after clam fishing boat capsizes near Savary Island

RCMP Nathan Maley -
A clam fishing boat capsized late Thursday night near Savary Island, leaving three people dead. 

RCMP seize suspected fentanyl, cash in Powell River raid

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Powell River RCMP say one man was arrested earlier this week after police searched a home on Glacier Street.

RCMP investigate two suspicious fires in Powell River

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Police said officers responded to the fires May 6 with Powell River Fire Rescue and BC Emergency Health Services.

Powell River RCMP search for man accused of lewd acts

Wanted Bill Kingston -
A bench warrant was issued by a judge last month.

Man taken to hospital after explosion in forested area behind Powell River police station

RCMP Nathan Maley -
An overnight explosion near the Powell River RCMP detachment left one man with injuries. 

Hike in Powell River policing costs sooner than planned

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Policing costs would jump from about $200,000 to $1 million.

Powell River RCMP investigating after fir trees found damaged in Townsite

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Police said the City of Powell River received a report on November 26 that fir trees had been damaged around the old golf course lands below Laburnum Avenue in Townsite.

Powell River RCMP partner with bicycle database to help deter theft

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Powell River RCMP has joined a global digital bicycle-registration system designed to help reunite stolen bikes with their owners.

Man arrested after series of thefts from family change room at the Powell River Recreation Complex

City of Powell River Nathan Maley -
A string of thefts dating back to August at the Powell River Recreation Complex has led to the arrest of a 55-year-old man, the RCMP said. 

One arrested for break and enter at worksite office of Edgehill School

Crime Nathan Maley -
One person has been arrested after a morning break in at an office of a local elementary school. 

Powell River RCMP seeking two stolen generators taken from the city

Crime Nathan Maley -
RCMP are looking to return two pieces of equipment which belong to the City of Powell River. 

Suspect arrested following assault in Cranberry area, Powell River

RCMP Sage Daniels -
A male suspect has been arrested by Powell River RCMP, following an assault in the Cranberry area of Powell River.

Powell River RCMP issues safety reminders for drivers, as kids return to school

RCMP Sage Daniels -
With school starting this week, the Powell River RCMP is urging the public to be extra cautious while driving, particularly in school and playground zones.
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