Penticton RCMP Monthly Media Report: April 2022

Penticton, Media Relation Unit

2022-04-27 08:04 PDT

Penticton RCMP aims to share a monthly report of noteworthy investigations, a re-cap of the month’s media releases, and to share new stories important to the public.

12 Investigations of Note

File # PN22-4068: Police investigate stolen Manitoba Cycling trailer

On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the Penticton RCMP received a report of a stolen utility trailer. This trailer belonged to Manitoba Cycling, a cycling group travelling to Penticton from Winnipeg. Inside this trailer were 17 high-end bicycles, including bicycle equipment, bike accessories, and tools, worth approximately $100k-$125k in value. Click here to read the full media release.

File # PN22-4560: Police investigate a pedestrian hit & run

On Friday, April 1, 2022, Penticton RCMP responded to a report of a man struck by a vehicle in the 1400-block of Main St, Penticton BC. The male suffered a broken leg, and the vehicle took off. Police identified the vehicle’s make and model, but the license plate is still outstanding. Local CCTV canvass is still underway.

File # PN22-4923: Firearm and drugs seized after early morning traffic stop

On Friday, April 8, 2022, Penticton RCMP conducted a traffic stop of a known prohibited driver. As the investigation progressed, a search of the vehicle uncovered a sawed-off 12-guage shotgun and a duffle bag with 28g of methamphetamine, 53g of cocaine, and other evidence of drug trafficking. Additionally, police arrested the vehicle passenger on four outstanding warrants.

File # PN22-5058: Police seek video footage for early-morning shooting

Penticton RCMP is investigating a confirmed shooting that took place in the early hours of Monday, April 11, 2022 on Westminster Ave W, in the downtown area of Penticton, BC. Click here to read the full media release.

File # PN22-5219: Man arrested after fleeing from police, driving vehicle on KVR trail

On Thursday, April 14, 2022, Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a suspicious vehicle, that vehicle failed to stop and subsequently fled from police by driving along the KVR trail at a high-rate of speed, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. Police tracked the driver and located him a short distance away; he was arrested without further incident.

File # PN22-5260: Police investigating break-in and theft at area Elementary School

On Friday, April 15, 2022, Police responded to a break-in at Carmi Elementary School. Investigation uncovered that suspects forced their way into the school and stole 30 laptops and 4 iPads. The stolen laptops all black Dell laptops and have distinctive SD67 sticker markings on them. All serial numbers for the devices were given to police and can easily identified if queried.

File # PN22-5265: Police assist Fire Dept. with structure fire

On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 2-am, Police assisted Penticton Fire Department with a fully engulfed structure fire in the hilly brush behind the Okanagan Lake Marina. A large homeless camp with a massive log structure, akin to a log cabin, was fully engulfed in flames. No one was injured and the Fire Department was able to safety extinguish the fire.

File # PN22-5354: Man arrested following Domestic Assault with Weapon

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Police responded to an abandoned 911 call. Call Takers spoke with a woman who alleged her boyfriend hit her in the forehead with a bat. The man was located a short distance away and arrested without instance. The man had a lengthy and violent Criminal Record and was held in custody by police for a bail hearing.

File # PN22-5458: Police investigate break and enter at PIB Office

Overnight on Monday, April 18, 2022, a Penticton Indian Band Office was broken into and two laptops were stolen. Forensic Identification Section officers attended to collect evidence. The incident is still under investigation.

File # PN22-5485: Dumpster fire burns two cars

On Tuesday, April 19, 2022, Penticton RCMP attended with Penticton Fire Department a report of a dumpster fire that spread to nearby hedges and then two vehicles parked close-by. The fire destroyed both vehicles.

File # PN22-5726: Police investigate bomb threat at theatre

On Saturday, April 23, 2022 Penticton RCMP was alerted to a threat of a bomb at the Penticton Convention Centre. The centre was successfully evacuated and police conducted several sweeps of the facility. The bomb threat was deemed false. Witness and CCTV canvass underway.

File # PN22-5886: Police assist Paramedics being threatened at local shelter

On Wednesday, April 26, 2022, Penticton RCMP attended a local homeless shelter to assist BC EHS paramedics who were being threatened while providing life-saving measures upon an unconscious person. Police located the suspect responsible. The man was arrested and charges of Uttering Threats and Resisting Arrest will be forwarded to Crown Counsel for consideration.

Tales from the 911 Desk

From April 10-16, Penticton RCMP celebrated National Public Safety Telecomunications Week. Penticton Media Relations Officer Cst. Dayne Lyons spoke with two Okanagan-area dispatchers to learn why they became 911 Dispatchers, what a memorable call for service was, and what they do to take care of their mental and physical health. Click here to read the full media release.

Community Reminders

Penticton RCMP is reminding drivers to be aware of their speed in Playground Zones as spring and summer arrive. Click here to read the full media release.
 

Released by

Cst. Dayne Lyons

Email: Penticton_Media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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