Halloween stabbing in Merritt sends one to hospital
One man is in custody after a stabbing on Halloween near the Nicola Valley Hospital.
Category: Justice
Local mother raises concerns over graffiti at Central School
A local resident and mother is calling for more action on tagging and graffiti after her child’s school was defaced early last week.
Investigation into alleged hit-and-run that killed Merritt Councillor continues
More than one month after she was killed, police are still looking for information in the apparent hit-and-run death of late Merritt City Councillor Claire Newman.
Charges laid in alleged abduction of B.C. children subject of Amber Alert
Surrey RCMP this morning provided new information to the public regarding the safe recovery of two B.C. children who were subjects of a recent 11-day-long Amber Alert and country-wide search efforts.
Merritt RCMP on track for average numbers this year, some exceptions
Year to date statistics presented to a city committee by Merritt RCMP detachment commander, Staff Sgt. Josh Roda, show that the city is mostly on pace for an average year in terms of crime, with some notable exceptions.
Pizza with a Cop draws large crowds, community engagement
It’s easy to get involved in keeping your community safe, and one program that has lowered the threshold even more since its inception in Merritt last year is Coffee with a Cop.
Nicola Valley Community Justice Service Society showcasing new location
The Nicola Valley Community Justice Service Society (NVCJSS) has moved to a new address at 1999 Garcia Street to increase their visibility and continue to offer their long-standing services.
Former Merritt CIBC employee fined $300,000 for theft from senior client
A former Merritt CIBC employee has been fined $300,000 for stealing more than $150,000 from an elderly client, and from the bank itself.
Local MMIWG2S+ advocate and survivor appearing on international stage
A local Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) survivor and activist is representing Merritt and the Nicola Valley on the international stage, sharing her story of adversity and triumph while wearing the designs of world famous artists.
Merritt RCMP continue police action following weekend raid
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.
Racist remark by complainant affected Bhangu trial outcome
After being acquitted on charges of uttering threats stemming from an incident in which he allegedly threatened the life of a local business owner, a former Merritt city councillor said he looks to move forward from what he said was a racist and political attack.
Former city councillor acquitted on uttering threats charge
Mike Bhangu, a former Merritt City Councillor, was acquitted on his charge in a Kamloops courtroom today.
Investigation assisted by Merritt RCMP leads to 33 charges
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.
Restorative Justice in the Nicola Valley
Looking to take a more healing based approach to the justice system, the Nicola Valley Community Justice Services Society (NVCJSS) provides the resources and support required to move through some of life’s more difficult moments.
Merritt CPO looks to put the ‘community’ in community policing with engagement events
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.
Three arrested after hostage taken in Friday incident
The Merritt RCMP have arrested and charged three suspects involved in a kidnapping, in another twist of events during a week filled with police action.
Restorative Justice Week 2022
Restorative Justice Week has been recognized in Canada since 1996, when it was declared that every third week of November would raise awareness of a new type of justice.
Merritt Secondary School walks for MMIWG awareness
The National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) took place on Tuesday, October 4, and saw students of Merritt Secondary School host an awareness walk through downtown Merritt.
Merritt man whose murder conviction reviewed by Justice Department moving to Kamloops
A Merritt man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder conviction that was reviewed by federal Justice Department will be allowed to move to the Kamloops area, a B.C. Supreme court judge has ruled.
Merritt RCMP arrests two in armed robbery case
Two armed robbery suspects, accused of robbing a gas station in the 2300 block of Nicola Avenue and assaulting the clerk, have been identified and apprehended by Merritt RCMP Frontline Officers.
