impaired driving

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been found guilty of six charges including assaulting a peace officer, in Leduc, Alberta, following a traffic stop in 2021. (Langley Advance Times files)

Langley realtor found guilty of dragging Alberta Mountie at traffic stop

David Foxwell’s sentencing on six counts will be scheduled this week

 

A screenshot taken from a video of an alleged drunk driver on the Coquihalla Highway. (Facebook)

VIDEO: Travel trailer caught swerving on Coquihalla before running off the road

The person who posted the video online says no one was injured

  • Jun 19, 2023

 

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Busy weekend for policing in the Beaver Valley

Alcohol consumption contributed to several calls for RCMP assistance last weekend

 

Three Trail businesses were broken into over the weekend, according to the latest media brief from the RCMP. Photo: Justus Menke

3 Trail businesses broken into over the weekend, one of them twice

Police briefs from the Trail and District RCMP

Three Trail businesses were broken into over the weekend, according to the latest media brief from the RCMP. Photo: Justus Menke
A 22-year-old woman who police said failed a breathalizer and admitted to police that she drove her Nissan into a parked car which caused both cars to catch fire on Monday night in Penticton’s Westminster Ave W. (Deb Antonick Facebook)

Impaired driving suspected in fiery crash with parked vehicle in Penticton

A Nissan slammed into a parked car, setting the two vehicles ablaze Monday night

A 22-year-old woman who police said failed a breathalizer and admitted to police that she drove her Nissan into a parked car which caused both cars to catch fire on Monday night in Penticton’s Westminster Ave W. (Deb Antonick Facebook)
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Fruitvale break and enter, Fruitvale man arrested, and Fruitvale woman arrested

Anyone with information on the break, enter and theft is urged to call the Trail detachment

Photo: Trail RCMP
Photo: Trail RCMP

Motorcycle crash on Trail walking bridge

Trail RCMP is asking for assistance from the public in identifying the owner of the motorcycle

Photo: Trail RCMP
The community is invited to “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, April 27, starting at 9 a.m. in the Bridgeview Café. Photo: Jeremy Yap/Unsplash

You’re invited to ‘Coffee with a Cop’ Thursday in downtown Trail

The informal event starts at 9 a.m. in the Bridgeview Café

The community is invited to “Coffee with a Cop” on Thursday, April 27, starting at 9 a.m. in the Bridgeview Café. Photo: Jeremy Yap/Unsplash
The woman’s symptoms continued to escalate into severe drug psychosis, paranoia, and she ran onto a busy roadway in the presence of police. Photo: Unsplash

Trail RCMP: Drug decriminalization leading to extraordinary calls

Adults 18+ are not subject to criminal charges for possession of up to 2.5 gm of certain drugs

The woman’s symptoms continued to escalate into severe drug psychosis, paranoia, and she ran onto a busy roadway in the presence of police. Photo: Unsplash
Police are asking for tips to identify two people, in a grey truck (no front licence plate) suspected to be involved in the theft of two motorcycles valued at close to $23,000. The Fruitvale theft is suspected to have occurred between 4:19 a.m. and 6:22 a.m., April 15. Photo via Trail RCMP

Update: $23,000 theft from Fruitvale business has police pleading for tips

“This is a local small business, and this theft has hit them hard financially.”

Police are asking for tips to identify two people, in a grey truck (no front licence plate) suspected to be involved in the theft of two motorcycles valued at close to $23,000. The Fruitvale theft is suspected to have occurred between 4:19 a.m. and 6:22 a.m., April 15. Photo via Trail RCMP
Trail RCMP have set up two road blocks so far this month. Photo: Charles Postiaux/Unsplash

Two impaired drivers pulled off the road in Rossland

Trail RCMP: Plan on a sober ride home before you head out with family and friends

Trail RCMP have set up two road blocks so far this month. Photo: Charles Postiaux/Unsplash
The Abbotsford Police Department removed eight impaired drivers from the roads in a four-hour period on Wednesday night (Feb. 22). (Photo by APD)

8 impaired drivers caught by police in Abbotsford over 4 hours

Patrol officers issue 90- and 30-day driving bans on Wednesday night

The Abbotsford Police Department removed eight impaired drivers from the roads in a four-hour period on Wednesday night (Feb. 22). (Photo by APD)
“Remember that none of us are immune to the consequences of poor winter driving habits,” advises Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Photo: Trail Times

November starts with plenty of calls to Trail RCMP

Fruitvale crash, salty senior and more

“Remember that none of us are immune to the consequences of poor winter driving habits,” advises Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. Photo: Trail Times
Photo of the Oct. 21 crash scene. Trail police are searching for one of the drivers. Photo: Trail RCMP

Driver disappears from crash scene; Trail RCMP asking for tips

Anyone with information about the location of the driver is asked to call the detachment

Photo of the Oct. 21 crash scene. Trail police are searching for one of the drivers. Photo: Trail RCMP
From a break-in to another complaint about the same suspect, an impaired driver and more, October calls to the Trail RCMP show no signs of slowing down. Image: RCMP logo

Break-in damages at Trail business; police find burglar still inside

Briefs from the Trail and Greater District RCMP detachment

From a break-in to another complaint about the same suspect, an impaired driver and more, October calls to the Trail RCMP show no signs of slowing down. Image: RCMP logo
Image: RCMP logo

October turning out to be busy for Trail RCMP

Briefs from the Trail and Greater District police detachment

Image: RCMP logo
Pepper spray, with an active ingredient called capsaicin, is derived from chili peppers. When sprayed, capsaicin inflames the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and lungs, causing temporary loss of sight and nasal congestion. Photo: File

Trail RCMP deal with an erratic person

The man was subsequently arrested for causing a disturbance

Pepper spray, with an active ingredient called capsaicin, is derived from chili peppers. When sprayed, capsaicin inflames the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and lungs, causing temporary loss of sight and nasal congestion. Photo: File
UBC students Emily Selwood and Evan Smith were killed on Sept. 26, 2021 after a vehicle veered into them while they were walking on the sidewalk. Tim Goerner of Vancouver now faces charges for their deaths. (Photos courtesy of B.C. RCMP)

22-year-old charged with impaired driving in 2021 deaths of UBC students

Tim Goerner of Vancouver faces 6 counts related to deaths of Evan Smith and Emily Selwood

UBC students Emily Selwood and Evan Smith were killed on Sept. 26, 2021 after a vehicle veered into them while they were walking on the sidewalk. Tim Goerner of Vancouver now faces charges for their deaths. (Photos courtesy of B.C. RCMP)
Crime prevention can be as simple as locking your car. Photo: Jeff Siepman/Unsplash

Trail RCMP find 40 unlocked vehicles despite ongoing warnings

$81 fines could be coming

Crime prevention can be as simple as locking your car. Photo: Jeff Siepman/Unsplash
The BC SPCA is conducting a follow up investigation with the owners. Photo: File

RCMP help rescue neglected pets in Fruitvale

Police says both animals continue to do well in care of shelter staff.

The BC SPCA is conducting a follow up investigation with the owners. Photo: File