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15 arrested in Kelowna for being drunk in public on Canada Day: RCMPIn what police are describing as a 'very successful' Canada Day celebration, there were 170 files opened for issues including drinking and driving and causing a disturbance.CrimeJul 3
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No charges for police in West Kelowna porta-potty shootingA police officer who shot a suspect in a West Kelowna porta potty last October did not commit a crime.CrimeJun 14
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Crime reduction among recommendations from mayor’s task force in Kelowna'It is expected that the Task Force be extended and reconvene in fall 2024, to review progress made.'CanadaMay 30
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Cold shoulder for gang members, drug dealers at Kelowna businesses this summer: RCMPRCMP are launching the Inadmissible Patrons Policy in area businesses with the goal of "ensuring community safety from persons involved in organized crime.CrimeJul 4
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Brazen baseball bat attack lands Kelowna man 601 days more in prisonThis high-profile assault followed another incident from New Year's Day 2010, when Young was accused of running over and dragging a man named Joel Reimer to his death.CrimeJul 15
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Police from all parts of B.C. head to Kelowna for Canada DayPolicing numbers will also be bolstered with specialized units from the Lower Mainland and additional BC Highway Patrol officers looking after highways.CrimeJun 27
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Kelowna man accused of multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme dies in Okanagan RiverA spokesperson for the BC Coroners Service said the organization is investigating Curtis Quigley’s death near Okanagan Falls on June 20.CrimeJul 2
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Okanagan resident falls prey to elaborate scam involving fake police phone callThe victim was told to immediately withdraw $4,800 and and deposit it into a ‘verification machine’ which also happened to be a bitcoin terminal.CrimeJul 5
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Bankrupt, depressed Kelowna fraudster wins full parole despite oppositionA Kelowna fraudster who stole hundreds of thousands of government dollars in the name of vulnerable Indigenous youth will be fully paroled by the middle of July.CrimeJul 5
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Sketch of suspect in attempted sex assault released by Kelowna RCMPPolice have released a sketch of the suspect believed to be behind an attempted sexual assault at a popular Kelowna walking trail.CrimeJun 19
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Fraudster helped pave path to homelessness and criminality for victim: BCSC says'This is a young man who has suffered his entire life from the ravages of drug addition, physical and psychological abuse, institutional racism and neglect,' a Kelowna judge said.CrimeJun 25
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No indication of ‘increased risk to public safety’ after woman’s body found: Kelowna RCMPOn Friday, RCMP held a press conference to address the discovery of a young woman's body on the shores of Waterfront Park, near Okanagan Lake, at around 7 a.m. the same day.CrimeJun 24
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Known Okanagan criminal found dead after shooting in PrincetonPolice said Thursday that it was Donald (Donnie) Lyons, 51, who was found dead at around 2:30 p.m. on June 15.CrimeJun 20
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Kelowna city manager earned $100K more than B.C. premier in 2023Kelowna’s city manager made more than $338,000 last year.MoneyJun 25
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Okanagan woman sentenced in connection with fatal Vernon motel beatingAn autopsy revealed that Lemp's death was caused by blunt‑force trauma to the head. There were multiple lacerations to her scalp and the inside of her mouth.CrimeJul 4
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Accused in B.C. murder, castration case loses another set of lawyersOn Wednesday, Gabriella Sears appeared in court as her lawyers withdrew themselves as counsel of record, a representative for the BC Prosecution Service said Thursday.CrimeJun 20
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Drugs, cash, firearms found in Kelowna drug bustA man who police said is known for his involvement in the drug trade within Kelowna was pulled over last week and Mounties spotted some drugs in the process.CrimeMay 30
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Parents of Okanagan sex offender could lose condo, cabin due to B.C. government lawsuitThe province wants to get their hands on two properties; a Mount Baldy cabin, which is worth an estimated $480, 000 and the Kelowna condo valued at $321,000.CrimeMay 30
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Caught on video: Brazen break-in at B.C. pot shopTwo thieves broke into a cannabis store in the Okanagan, using a truck and chain to rip the front door off its hinges.CrimeMay 25
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Kelowna listed among top boat rental locations in Canada'Okanagan Lake is particularly popular with water sports enthusiasts, reinforced by the fact the most popular style of boat to rent here are wakeboats and bowriders.'CanadaMay 30