BREAKING: No risk to public as RCMP investigation into “isolated incident” begins

Merritt RCMP confirmed to Q101 this evening that the detachment is investigating a “serious incident” that occurred in Merritt on Tuesday, Dec.16.

Staff Sgt. Josh Roda wrote to Q101 News, “The investigation has been taken over by the South East District Major Crimes Unit. They will release more details when feasible.”

He also noted that “the incident” was isolated and the general public is not at risk.

This afternoon, there were reports that the Nicola Valley Hospital was on lockdown; however, there is no indication that the incidents are related.

More to come…