Trail and Greater District RCMP Weekly Update

The Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment responded to the several calls for service over the past week between May 24-31, 2022.
Below are some of the highlights from those calls.

Vehicle Stop and Drug/Weapons Seized by Trail RCMP.
File # 2022-2124

On Monday, May 23, 2022, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was on a routine patrol when she detained a 48-year-old Trail woman and a 40-year-old Trail man in a 2017 Jeep Cherokee in the 1000 block of Rossland Avenue, in Trail, BC. The occupants and the vehicle had allegedly been the subject of a recent previous investigation. While detained, a second officer arriving at the scene spotted what was believed to be drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The officers conducted further investigation into the occupants and their vehicle. Once officers searched inside the vehicle and discovered a can of bear spray.

The officers arrested the two occupants for Possession of a Weapon For Dangerous Purpose contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code. A search incident to arrest conducted by the officers allegedly located a prohibited handgun, an imitation handgun, a switchblade, a substance suspected to be illicit drugs, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

Trail RCMP will be recommending weapons and drug trafficking related criminal charge to Crown Counsel.

If you review the Criminal Code, a can of bear spray is illegal to possess in any other situation than its intended purpose, safety from wildlife attacks while in the wilderness. It is carried by a few people who intended to use it as a weapon to incapacitate a human target. In these cases, the police can seize it and lay a Criminal Charge. - Sgt. Wicentowich

Theft of Catalytic Converters from Trail Business
File # 2022-2147

On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report from a business that 10 catalytic converters were stolen overnight from their vehicles parked outside in the 8000 block of Waneta Road, in Trail, BC. Trail RCMP is continuing to investigate the incident.

Catalytic converters are an essential part of your vehicle’s exhaust system, reducing the amount of airborne pollutants that can harm the environment and us. Though not a new issue, catalytic converter theft is on the rise because they contain precious metals that are valuable on the black market. You should notice that you are victim of this kind of theft, as your vehicle’s engine will give off a loud roaring noise. Notably, electric vehicles do not contain catalytic converters.

To prevent falling victim to this kind of theft:

• Park in well-lit and well-travelled areas, when possible.
• Keep your vehicle inside your garage.
• Install a vehicle security system.
• Install a catalytic converter anti-theft device.
• Install a security system to monitor your vehicle.

Vehicle Stop Nets Counterfeit Cigarettes and Drugs
File # 2022-2231

On Friday, May 29, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP officers detained 56-year-old Creston man and his red Dodge truck roadside after observing its poor overall condition in the 8000 block of Highway 3B, in Trail, BC. Officers spotted and seized a substance believed to be illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, and 17 packages of counterfeit cigarettes from inside the vehicle during the vehicle inspection.

Counterfeit cigarettes are illegal to possess under the Tobacco Act and can result in hefty monetary fines for the possessor.

The 56-year-old Creston man was issued a Notice and Order to repair his vehicle defects by the officers.

Slow Cooker Crockpot Plot
File # 2022-2236

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 3:33 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer was contacted to help with the return of a slow cooker crockpot between two parties, in Trail, BC. A 44-year-old Warfield woman and 35-year-old Trail man contacted the RCMP when the man did not return a slow cooker crockpot to the woman as requested. An officer helps them settle the issue after ensuring that a neutral third party would return the crockpot post-haste.

Online Extortion Attempt
File # 2022-2244

On Sunday, May 29, 2022, at 9:47 p.m. Trail and Greater District RCMP received a report about an attempted extortion of a Trail man that occurred through an online social media account in Trail, BC. The man reported that he sent a nude photograph to another social media account, then received a message to transfer $400 electronically or the photograph would be posted to the public on the internet. The man realized he was duped, as he did not know the true identity of the person who he was sending the photograph. The man immediately contact the Trail RCMP for assistance. Trail RCMP determined that the account that the extortion was perpetrated was likely based in a foreign country. The account had been deleted after the man reported the incident to police.

The victim did the right this and contacted the RCMP for assistance. We were able to help prevent his further victimization and any loss of money. Trail RCMP asks the public not to send money to anyone that you cannot verify as a legitimate person.

School Talk

On Thursday, May 26, 2022, Constable Kurtis Olineck spent some quality time talking about policing and safety with elementary school students in Rossland, BC. In appreciation, he received this lovely card as a thank you!

Released by:

Sergeant Mike Wicentowich
NCO i/c Trail Detachment
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Tel: 250-364-2566