Merritt RCMP

• B.C. Police watchdog to examine death of Merritt woman

  British Columbia's police watchdog agency is investigating the death of a woman in the province's interior, in a case allegedly involving intimate partner violence.

  Crime

  Dec 26, 2025
  
• Plane crash in Merritt kills pilot and passenger, transportation board investigating

  Merritt RCMP said the plane crash, about two kilometres north of the Merritt Airport, east of Highway 5A, was reported at about 7 p.m. on Sunday.

  Traffic

  Jul 29, 2024
  
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• Massive fire destroys abandoned condo buildings in Merritt

  The size and ferocity of the fire, which could be seen across Merritt, prompted the city to send out a local emergency alert.

  Fire

  Jun 17, 2024
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• Woman arrested, 2 others injured in Merritt arson: RCMP

  The Merritt Fire Department and Emergency Health Services were already on scene, tending to two victims who had suffered significant injuries from the fire.

  Fire

  May 22, 2024
• Dog kills goat while onlookers encourage the attack, Merritt RCMP say

  Police said on Nov. 24 someone alerted them to a post where a suspect posted a video of what police called a pitbull 'violently attacking a white goat inside a house.'

  Crime

  Nov 28, 2023
• Winter tires required for most B.C. highways starting Oct. 1

  Mounties in Merritt are reminding the public to make sure they have their winter tires on, especially for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 97C.

  Traffic

  Sep 29, 2023
• IIO investigates B.C. highway crash that killed 3 people

  The IIO says it was notified shortly after the fatal crash on Sunday, and that it will investigate whether police action or inaction contributed to the crash.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
• Bodies of 2 missing fishermen recovered by RCMP’s underwater team

  The RCMP’s underwater recovery team located the bodies and their boat on Thursday, June 29.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Search efforts continue for two missing fishermen in B.C. Interior

  “When they didn't return after dark, friends began to search for them,” Merritt RCMP said. “After unsuccessful efforts, they called police.”

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2023
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• RCMP seek Jeep whose occupants allegedly shot at officer in Merritt, B.C.

  RCMP say an officer was investigating a suspicious parked vehicle Monday morning when someone inside rolled down the window and fired a gun at them.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2022