Weekend Kamloops RCMP recap includes rock-throwing attack, assault investigation, pedestrian collision

A report of a man smashing windows on Seymour Street led to police locating and arresting a suspect early Monday morning.

Police were called to an apartment building on the 400-block of Seymour Street at about 4:10 a.m. on Monday in response to the report.

As part of the investigation, a suspect who is known to police was taken into custody.

He was held for a bail hearing scheduled for Monday.

Assault investigation

(File No. 2024-30811)

Police are looking for information after a woman was injured on Sunday evening.

Officers were called to the 1200-block of Summit Drive at about 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, when a person attended the fire hall to report a woman was hurt and needed help.

The victim was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries, particularly to her face, and was transported to hospital by ambulance.

She was allegedly assaulted by a person described as a white male who was wearing a hat and dark clothing.

Anyone with pertinent information is asked to contact Kamloops RCMP.

Police investigating assault-with-a-weapon report

(File No. 2024-30647)

Kamloops RCMP officers arrived at a business on the 800-block of Notre Dame Drive at about 3:45 p.m. on Saturday to find a man who had allegedly been struck by a rock thrown by a nearby person.

He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a man with a dark complexion, dark hair and a beard. He was wearing a blue shirt and camouflage pants and was carrying a brown backpack. The incident is not believed to be random.

Report pertinent information to RCMP.

Pedestrian-motor vehicle collision

(File No. 2024-30627)

Police responded to the area of Tranquille Road and Vernon Avenue on Friday afternoon for a report of a collision involving a skateboarder and a bus.

At about 1:15 p.m., a man riding a skateboard northbound on Tranquille Road was reported to have collided with a southbound bus. The man was transported to hospital with injuries believed to be non-life threatening.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with video or information can contact police.

Imitation firearm seized

(File No. 2024-30474)

A large police presence was visible at Tranquille Road and 12th Street Friday afternoon in response to a weapons report.

A group of youths was present and one of them had what appeared to be a firearm. Officers located a suspect nearby who surrendered a Gelsoft imitation handgun to police.

Police seized the item for destruction and had discussions with the youth and their parent regarding the incident.

Mischief to vehicles

(File No. 2024-30473)

Complaints of a person throwing rocks at moving vehicles led to police arresting a man Friday morning.

Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment members were called to the 3000-block of the Yellowhead Highway at about 9:20 a.m. in response to the reports.

A man was taken into custody and later released following consultation with the Integrated Crisis Response Team.

No charge recommendations were requested by the victims, as minimal damage was sustained.

by Marty Hastings

Weekend Kamloops RCMP recap includes rock-throwing attack, assault investigation, pedestrian collision

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