Was Vernon Death Criminal

RCMP still determining if criminality involved in Vernon Winter Carnival office death; ask public assistance

April 15 2026 Vernon - Six days after a deceased person was discovered inside the Vernon Winter Carnival office, North Okanagan RCMP say they have not yet determined whether the death was criminal and are appealing to the public for help with their investigation.

RCMP is asking for dash cam footage from any motorists who drove along 35th Avenue between 33rd Street and 35th Street on April 9 between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a deceased person found inside the office at 3401 35th Ave. in Vernon.

The circumstances surrounding the death are being treated as suspicious, though no determination of criminality has been made.

“A determination of criminality has not been made at this time,” said Constable Chris Terleski, Media Relations Officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. “The circumstances surrounding the person’s death are considered suspicious in nature and we are reaching out to the public for information that may help advance our investigation.”

This update comes after initial reports last week noted the discovery and an ongoing police presence at the scene over the weekend, with the property cordoned off by yellow tape.

No details about the identity, age, or gender of the deceased have been released.

Investigators are specifically asking for dash cam footage from any motorists who drove along 35th Avenue between 33rd Street and 35th Street on April 9 between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Any relevant video could be valuable to the case.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at (250) 545-7171 and reference file #2026-5597.

The investigation remains active.

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Was Vernon Death Criminal