Kamloops RCMP arrest man wanted for violent offences in Cranbrook, Chilliwack

Zachary Ortloff, 24, facing several charges in a Kamloops courtroom

Kamloops RCMP arrest man wanted for violent offences in Cranbrook, Chilliwack Published 9:29 am Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Police have arrested a man in Kamloops for serious violent offences that took place in Chilliwack and Cranbrook. Zachary Ortloff, 24, was arrested on two warrants, on June 24 at about 11:30 a.m. Kamloops RCMP stated that an officer with their Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) “observed, identified and confirmed” it was Ortloff, and he was arrested safely by officers.

The warrants were related to serious violent offences which included aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. The charges stem from several events that took place in Cranbrook in mid February, and a breach in Chilliwack in March. He was featured in a wanted posted by Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers in April.

“Kamloops RCMP CRU officers continue to prioritize the identification and arrest of individuals who pose a significant risk to community safety,” said Superintendent Jeff Pelley, Officer in Charge of Kamloops RCMP. “Through coordinated surveillance and decisive actions officers were able to safely arrest a wanted offender and support our partner detachments in advancing their investigations.” Ortloff was held in custody pending further proceedings as determined by the originating jurisdictions.