UPDATE: Kamloops RCMP arrest suspect following search warrant

(UPDATE: Dec. 8, 2018 @ 12 p.m.) - The Kamloops RCMP says they have suspect Cameron Cole, of St. Albert, Alberta; formerly of Kamloops, in custody.

Cameron surrendered himself to the Kamloops RCMP on Friday evening. He remains in custody pending an appearance before the Courts.

(UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2018 @ 3:55 p.m.) - Kamloops RCMP has completed their search of the commercial unit in the 1400 block of Lorne Street East.

During the search, devices were found that were believed to be explosives and some neighbours were evacuated immediately. However, the RCMP Explosive Device Unit attended the scene and determined that the devices were benign and the area was safe. All neighbours were allowed to return to their residences and businesses.

Neither Cameron Cole or Charles Patrick have been arrested at this time. If you know of the location of either of these suspects, please contact Kamloops RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

(Original Story: Dec. 6, 2018 @ 11:51 a.m.)- As part of an ongoing investigation, the Kamloops RCMP issued a search warrant at Unit 1, 1485 Lorne Street East.

According to RCMP, this investigation began last January when units attended a residence on Badger Drive in Dallas for the report of a home invasion.

Once RCMP entered the residence, they found evidence of criminal activity and garnered a search warrant. The search revealed a number of firearms, bomb-making materials and an undisclosed amount of currency and narcotics.

RCMP did not immediately issue criminal charges and the investigation continued.

Three days later, RCMP executed another search warrant in Westsyde. It was determined that both the Dallas and Westsyde residences were used by the same person, Cameron Cole.

According to a police release, RCMP charged 35-year-old Cole with:

• Possess a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, contrary to S.95(1) Criminal Code x3
• Possession of a prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, or non-restricted firearm without being the holder of a licence under which he may possess the firearm contrary to Section 91(1) Criminal Code
• Store firearm contrary to regulation S.86(2) Criminal Code
• Possess of ammunition for the purposes of committing an offence S. 88(1) Criminal Code
• Possess prohibited weapon S. 91(2) Criminal Code
• Possession of improvised explosive device with intent thereby to endanger life contrary to Section 81(1)(d) Criminal Code x2
• Possess an improvised explosive device 82(1) Criminal Code x2
• Possession of weapon/device/ firearm while prohibited contrary to S. 117.01(1) Criminal Code x10

Cole’s whereabouts are unknown and he is currently wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant.

Also charged and currently wanted on an outstanding warrant is Charles Gerald Patrick. The 62-year-old is wanted for:

• Possess prohibited weapon contrary to S. 91(2) Criminal Code
• Possess of ammunition for the purposes of committing an offence S. 88(1) Criminal Code
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 contrary to S. 354(1)(a) Criminal Code

Cole often goes by an alias of “Jeff Parks” when renting the Badger Drive residence and has also used the alias “Jake.”

RCMP say it is possible that he has rented other residential or commercial locations and there may be illegal or even dangerous items stored in the places.

If anyone sees with Patrick or Cole, you are encouraged to call RCMP at (250)828-3000.