Accused axe-wielding Kelowna, B.C. man arrested after window-smashing incidents
RCMP said officers will continue their investigation in order to understand why the man carried out this attack on the bank and then fled.
Crime
5 hours

Concerns grow over increase of people and garbage outside Kelowna’s safe consumption site
People, tents and a whole lot of garbage surrounded the safe drug consumption site in downtown Kelowna Monday morning, an ongoing issue for local businesses and city staff.
Canada
15 mins

Kelowna, B.C. man left battered, bleeding after assault
'This kind of attack on someone is completely unacceptable and the Kelowna RCMP will exhaust all investigational avenues in order to identify and arrest those responsible.'
Crime
6 hours

Kelowna RCMP identify brawl suspect
RCMP have identified the suspect in a brawl at a Steve-O show in Kelowna, B.C., last fall.
Crime
Jan 26

Kelowna RCMP searching for brawl suspect
Police in Kelowna are looking for help from the public in identifying a woman allegedly involved in a brawl at a Kelowna comedy show last October.
Crime
Jan 23

RCMP investigating after brawl breaks out at Kelowna, B.C. comedy show
Well-known comedian Steve-O was in Kelowna Friday night during a stop on his Bucket List tour. During the pre-show, one witness says things quickly got out of hand.
Entertainment
Nov 2, 2022

Kelowna RCMP officer takes the stand in assault trial
In the May 2020 incident, officers responded to the call of an intoxicated man. Two officers were first dispatched to the scene and Pietrzak was called for backup.
Crime
Sep 21, 2022

Kelowna, B.C. RCMP seeing increase in false 911 calls from smart watches
Police say when a skier or snowboarder falls while wearing a smart watch, the watch’s built-in SOS function contacts police and emergency services.
Tech
Jan 11

Kelowna RCMP issue rare public warning after prolific offender released from custody
According to police, Justin Collins, 45, has generated over 421 police files with 64 charges against him since 2016.
Crime
Aug 23, 2022

Kelowna, B.C. RCMP establish new unit as child exploitation cases on the rise
According to the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, national increases in accessing and possessing child pornography have been seen in the past three years.
Crime
Jan 19

‘I buried it’: Alleged victims of Kelowna RCMP officer voice struggles in walking away
Two of the alleged victims of a Kelowna RCMP officer are sharing the struggles they say they faced in walking away from an alleged abuser and the problems with the system.
Canada
Jun 30, 2021

Search warrant leads to temporary standoff in West Kelowna
RCMP say a search warrant was executed along the 3300 block of Old Okanagan Highway.
Crime
Jan 26

Kelowna RCMP arrest man with replica handgun
Kelowna police say an arrest happened downtown along the 1600 block of St. Paul Street on Friday afternoon following reports of a person with a gun.
Crime
Jan 13

Police testify at trial of Kelowna RCMP officer accused of assault
Kelowna RCMP Const. Siggy Emmit-Steven Pietrzak is charged with one count of assault in connection with a May 2020 arrest that was partially captured on video.
Canada
May 25, 2022

Kelowna, B.C. neighbourhood locked down as Mounties clear home
Multiple police vehicles and an Emergency Response Team converged outside a home at a1075 Cactus Road in the morning and remained there throughout the afternoon.
Crime
Dec 29, 2022

Kelowna RCMP pledge to show up at their best for every citizen in new plan
When it comes to crime 'hot spots' in the city, the downtown area and Rutland were highlighted.
Crime
Apr 12, 2021

Kelowna RCMP warns public after string of strategic break-ins
The holiday season is here, and Kelowna RCMP are sending out a warning following a recent string of strategic break-ins in Kelowna, Lake Country and Salmon Arm.
Crime
Dec 16, 2022

Bones found near Kamloops, B.C. identified as missing Kelowna man: RCMP
Kamloops RCMP say bones found near Peterson Creek on Jan. 19, have now been positively identified as those of a Kelowna man reported missing in November.
Canada
Jan 27

‘Caught red-handed’: Kelowna RCMP arrest man attempting break-in
A Kelowna business owner called police after seeing through real-time surveillance footage that a man with a hammer was trying to break into trailers on a construction site.
Crime
Jan 16
