Weekly Media Release - Trail and Greater District RCMP - 2024-07-09

Trail and Greater District

2024-07-09 08:19 PDT

UPDATE: Possible missing person presumed drowned

File # 2024-2734

On Monday, July 8, 2024, a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer confirmed that the 33-year-old Trail man was the only person to have jumped off the Victoria Street Bridge on the night in question at the time it occurred.

Investigators conducted an investigation into the incident and report of a second jumper. The investigation concluded with a conversation with the 33-year-old Trail man about the incident. Drugs and mental health may have influenced the information provided to police at the time it was collected.

This investigation will be concluded pending no new information.

Original story

On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:08 p.m. frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officers received a report about two people jumping off the Victoria Street Bridge and into the Columbia River, in Trail, BC.

A 33-year-old Trail man swan way to the river bank after the jump, and was helped by bystanders on the bank. Officers suspected the man was experiencing a mental health episode at the time of the incident. Officers transported the man to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital for an assessment.
Officers contact Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue who deployed their rescue boat and conducted a sweep of the Columbia River for the second person. The search did not locate anyone. Local search and rescue groups conducted another search the next morning; however, did not locate anyone. Canadian and US border authorities were notified about a possible missing and presumed drowned person.

No people have been reported missing to the RCMP since the incident; however, officers have followed up on tips from the public. The investigation continues.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any information about the identity of the second person, please contact the Trail Detachment at 250-364-2566 to speak to an investigator.

This incident was short in duration and still quite a mystery. We would like to confirm the sighting of a second person jumping off the bridge if there is any other witnesses to this incident. If you have any information, please contact us immediately", says Sgt. Wicentowich

Who is breaking into the dump?

File # 2024-2835

On Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 9:23 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that someone had broken into the local landfill and driven machinery around the closed facility in the 1900 block of Highway 3B, in Trail, BC.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any information about the identity of suspect, please contact the Trail Detachment at 250-364-2566 to speak to an investigator.

Got into the tractor and dug himself some holes I guess. Seems like a weird weekend plan, says Sgt. Wicentowich

Single motor vehicle incident involving young mother and child

File # 2024-2851

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer responded to a single motor vehicle roll over incident in the 8000 block of Highway 3B, in Trail, BC.

A 21-year-old Salmo woman was travelling in her vehicle when it suddenly swerved across a driving lane and into a cement barricade dividing the road. The vehicle flipped onto its roof and slid down the road until it slowed to a stop. The woman managed to exit the vehicle and told a bystander that her young child was still inside. The bystander broke out the rear window of the vehicle and pulled the child to safety.

The woman suffered minor injuries; however, her child appeared unharmed. Both were transported to the local hospital for further medical assessment.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

It is incredibly important to have Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards approved car seat and it be properly installed to protect our young children. Typically, your local fire department will help you install one if you need assistance, said Sgt. Wicentowich.

Single motor vehicle incident involving young mother and child