Salmon Arm Crime Chronicles July 8 to July 21, 2026

July 26, 2026 - Salmon Arm, British Columbia
From: Salmon Arm RCMP

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Calls for service: 360.

July 9

Lakeshore Dr NW: At 9pm Salmon Arm RCMP observed a U-Haul rental truck driving down the road that was reported stolen. The driver was known to police and arrested for possession of property obtained by crime. Further police checks showed the 40-year-old male driver was prohibited from driving. The man was released with a future court date to speak to the allegations, and the U-Haul was returned to the rightful owner.

July 13

3rd St SW: At 8:20am a man reported the community garden, and fruit trees were damaged overnight, adding that the gardens and trees were used to provide food to those in need. Police obtained surveillance footage and identified a well known 33-year-old female as the culprit. The woman was arrested on July 15 and later released on conditions with a future court date to speak to the allegations.

Canoe Beach Dr: At 5pm Salmon Arm RCMP observed a Dodge Caravan leaving the beach parking lot, and police queries showed the registered owner as prohibited from driving. A traffic stop was conducted, and the 40-year-old female driver was confirmed to be prohibited from driving. The woman was served a violation ticket for driving contrary to restrictions, and the vehicle was impounded. The woman was also served a future court date.

July 15

Balmoral Rd: Salmon Arm RCMP were viewing surveillance footage for an unrelated incident and observed a man stealing liquor bottles from the grocery store. Store staff were advised and wished to pursue charges against the 63-year-old man that was known to police. Salmon Arm RCMP are forwarding charge recommendations to BC Prosecution for charge assessment.

July 17

Lakeshore Dr: At 9:15pm Salmon Arm RCMP stopped a vehicle for a sobriety and valid license check. Police observed unstamped cigarettes on the passenger’s lap. All occupants were removed from the vehicle and arrested under the Excise Act. A search of the vehicle located a loaded imitation BB gun with pellets, one scale, $360 cash, prepackaged illicit drugs, unknown pills, and firearm ammunition. All occupants were released on scene without process, as police gather more evidence to submit for charge assessment.

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