News release

Hope RCMP weekly snapshot

March 18, 2026 - Hope, BC, British Columbia
From: Hope RCMP

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March 9 - 15

This is the first of our Weekly Snapshot for Hope, a new initiative to share timely information about police activity within the community. These updates are intended to increase transparency and keep residents informed about what’s happening locally. Here are a few files that kept our officers busy.

• Total Calls for Service: 118
• Traffic Collisions: 9
• Theft of Vehicle: 4
• Mischief: 4
• Violation Tickets Issued: 9

An emergency activation was received from a vehicle on Ross Road.  Officers and attended and located a vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The Hope Fire Department attended and extinguished the flames, police were able to confirm there was no one inside.  It was soon learned that the vehicle was stolen a few hours prior from a city two hours away. So far, the investigation has been unable to locate any evidence or witnesses who may have seen what happened.

During the windstorm last Wednesday, trees were knocked over and strewn across Highway 5 near Othello Road. Also, six semi trucks were pushed on their sides as a result of the wind, which gives an idea of how strong they were.  Thankfully no one was injured and tow trucks were able to attend and clear the highway for traffic to continue.

One of our officers was conducting proactive patrols in downtown Hope in the early hours and conducted a roadside stop with a vehicle. As the officer interacted with the driver, a large knife was observed in the back seat.  All four occupants exited the vehicle and the officer observed additional items including evidence of drug trafficking and illegal cigarettes.  The vehicle was sent for inspection and all illegal items were seized.

A trailer and ATV were stolen from a residence on Thacker Avenue.  Police were notified and attended the area moments later. Unfortunately, the suspects, driving a white truck, were not located. The following day the trailer was located in a rural area of Hope. The ATV is still outstanding.  Police continue to search for the ATV. Anyone with CCTV in the area between 4 am and 5 am on March 11 are urged to contact the Hope RCMP and reference file # 2026-9830.

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