Category Archives: Cariboo Region
Williams Lake RCMP searching for missing 49-year-old woman
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP are seeking public assistance in finding a missing 49-year-old woman. In a news release issued Friday (Oct. 7) morning, RCMP say Brenda Polischuk was reported ...
Oct 07, 2022
Gift card scam dupes unsuspecting Williams Lake residents
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - An old scam is claiming new victims in Williams Lake. According to RCMP in that Cariboo city, someone claiming to be a police officer is asking others for gift cards for a variet...
Oct 06, 2022
Cariboo city councillor injured in ‘serious’ crash Monday
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A Williams Lake city councillor is recovering in hospital after he was involved in a motor vehicle incident.According to a news release, it occurred Monday afternoon (Oct. 5) thi...
Oct 05, 2022
Tŝilhqot’in Nation calls for changes to RCMP after member dies in police custody
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Tilhqot'in National Government is calling for changes and answers from the Williams Lake RCMP following the passing of a young Tsilhqot'in man while in RCMP custody.In a news...
Oct 04, 2022
Woman suffers minor injuries after black bear encounter near 100 Mile House
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - A woman walking her dogs suffered minor injuries after she encountered a bear in a rural area near 100 Mile House over the weekend. In a social media post, the Conservation Offi...
Oct 04, 2022
Police watchdog to investigate man's death in Williams Lake RCMP cells
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - B.C.'s police watchdog is looking into the death of a man in Williams Lake RCMP cells. In a news release, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) says the incident to...
Oct 03, 2022
Williams Lake RCMP look into weekend robbery
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP would like your help solving a violent robbery in Williams Lake.In a brief news release, Williams Lake RCMP said the incident happened early Saturday morning, some time betw...
Sep 26, 2022
Lac La Hache pot dispensary shut down, $220,000 in products seized
LAC LA HACHE, B.C. - Various law enforcement agencies teamed up to shut down an alleged illegal cannabis dispensary in Lac La Hache Wednesday (Sept. 21).In a news release, 100 Mile House RCMP say B.C....
Sep 21, 2022
100 Mile House RCMP seek public's assistance finding wanted man
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - RCMP in 100 Mile House are asking for the public's help tracking down a man wanted on a list of charges.In a news release, RCMP say Cameron Eric Tucciarone, 45, was charged with...
Sep 16, 2022
Missing Williams Lake man may be in Kamloops: RCMP
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP say a missing Williams Lake may be in Kamloops with his partner.Michael Thomas Vareschi, 36, was reported missing on Tuesday (Sept. 13). He hasn't been seen in more than one...
Sep 15, 2022
