Stolen truck burns
A reportedly stolen truck went up in a ball of flame on Island Road in Oliver Tuesday night.
Tag: police
More thefts plague Oliver
Frustration continues among victims of theft in Oliver.
Police close in on main suspect of break-ins
Oliver RCMP report there is “strong evidence” leading to a main suspect in several recent break-ins.
Willowbrook fire department latest crime victim
The Willowbrook Fire Department was the victim of an attempted break-in on Nov. 27. Oliver RCMP said the fire chief reported mischief that occurred at 7:20 a.m. that morning.
Vehicles end up in ditch
Oliver RCMP investigated two motor vehicle incidents last week, one involving an Osoyoos couple in a ditch.
One man dies, woman injured
A man died and a woman was seriously injured during a shootout with police near Keremeos on Tuesday.
Child not abducted as reported
A local mother was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after police received a “frantic” report that her daughter was abducted on Friday.
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Head-on collision near Osoyoos causes injuries
A two-vehicle collision on Radio Tower Road near Osoyoos reportedly caused minor injuries this afternoon.
Law enforcement love ‘Billy’ and ‘Snitch’
Whenever police officers in Oliver need to de-escalate their stress level, they just turn to Billy and Snitch for the goods.
Don’t leave cash overnight, commander warns
“I’m pleased where we are at considering the increase in files.”
Oliver getting additional police officers
“These additional resources will serve to provide a better response to calls for service and support an increase in proactive policing initiatives.”
Suspect in break-in says business was his
A so-called entrepreneur allegedly broke into his own business after a dispute with the landlord.
Osoyoos crime stats this quarter punctuated with a lot of green
While this quarter shows a lot of green (decreases in crime), it may be a different story next quarter.
Jail not the answer for ‘gentle giant’
People are reminded that when they see a particular crime increase 100 per cent, such as bike theft, it could mean the crime increased only by a couple of incidents.
Pocket Guide
Oliver senior charged after deer shot in neighbourhood
Police are pursuing a firearms prohibition against a 78-year-old Oliver man who allegedly shot a deer in his neighbourhood.
Cyclist airlifted to hospital but doing well
A cyclist was airlifted to Kelowna hospital yesterday following a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 97 near Enterprise Way.
Neighbours support each other during police incident
Maureen Parriott Special to the Times-Chronicle The first hint Lydia and Rob Street had that...
Canadian Armed Forces rescue officer, suspect from ravine
Times-Chronicle Staff A Midway RCMP officer, and a break and enter suspect were rescued from a...
Man dies in collision after allegedly stealing pick-up truck
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A 35-year-old man is dead after allegedly stealing...
RCMP seek witnesses to shots fired on Osoyoos Lake Sunday
Sophie Carrigan Gray Local Journalism Initiative Osoyoos RCMP are looking for anyone who may have...