The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) and the Merritt RCMP announced today that Mack’s disappearance is now officially being investigated as suspicious, and could involve criminality.
Merritt RCMP are confirming that their police action in Collettville this week led to one arrest following a tip of an alleged assault and forcible confinement. The raid took place in a week that brought with it more police action.
Merritt RCMP are confirming that their police action in Collettville this weekend led to one arrest following a tip of an alleged assault and forcible confinement.
Merritt RCMP are asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect of a debit card fraud that took place at a local business this week.
The Merritt RCMP recently assisted in a series of investigations into crimes that occurred in Merritt and a number of other southern B.C. municipalities, which has led to 33 charges being filed against two individuals.
As of January 31, 2023, the possession of some illicit drugs has been decriminalized by a first-in-the-nation three year trial exemption from Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The Merritt RCMP currently respond to calls of public drug use on an almost daily basis, but users rarely see charges for possession alone, Acting Detachment Commander Sgt. Josh Roda tells the Herald.
The provincial government is looking to reassure British Columbians of their decision to apply for an exemption from Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act amid some public backlash.
Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz has some concerns over the province’s new exemption from Health Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which ensures individuals found with limited amounts of certain illegal drugs won’t face criminal charges for their possession.
With the holiday season wrapping up and New Year’s celebrations approaching quickly, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are urging drivers to make a commitment to always driving sober.
With the most modern technology implemented to measure a driver’s blood alcohol level, the RCMP is ensuring the most accurate readings to identify impaired drivers.
Shoppers are being warned as a new scam circulates in stores across the country, as millions of families and individuals prepare for the holiday season.
The Merritt RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a black Jeep Cherokee. The suspects with the vehicle in question are wanted for shooting at a frontline officer.
The Merritt RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding an armed robbery that took place late on Monday, December 12. A liquor store in the 1900 block of Quilchena Avenue was robbed of both product and cash by an assailant armed with a stick.
The Merritt RCMP want to alert the public to a vehicle theft that occurred at an elementary school and want to remind the public to secure your vehicle if you’re not in it.
The Merritt RCMP is asking residents for their assistance in identifying a four door white pick up truck which was involved in a hit and run.
The Merritt RCMP and Community Policing Office (CPO) are often seen working hand in hand, and the community engagement sessions held over the past two weeks were no exception.
The Merritt Herald sat down with Sgt. Josh Roda, the Merritt RCMP’s acting detachment commander, to discuss the start of our month-long campaign against impaired driving.
The Merritt RCMP continue to investigate a series of shootings and police incidents that took place over the span of a week, beginning on November 15 and culminating with the early morning arrest of Merritt fugitive Ronald Karlson on November 23.
The court trial of former Merritt City Councillor and 2022 mayoral candidate, Mike Bhangu, began today at the Merritt Law Courts. Bhangu was charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm following an alleged incident at his private residence on June 29, 2021.
