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Mountie relieved of duties over unspecified allegations URL Source: http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/ Published Time: 2026-08-13T16:18:53-07:00 Markdown Content: [Skip to main content](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#main-content) [Vancouver](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) * [Calgary](https://calgary.citynews.ca/) * [Edmonton](https://edmonton.citynews.ca/) * [Halifax](https://halifax.citynews.ca/) * [Kitchener](https://kitchener.citynews.ca/) * [Montreal](https://montreal.citynews.ca/) * [Ottawa](https://ottawa.citynews.ca/) * [Toronto](https://toronto.citynews.ca/) * [Vancouver](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/) * [Winnipeg](https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/) * [About](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) * [About Us](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/about) * [Our Team](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/our-team) * [Contact](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) * [Contact Us](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/contact) * [Submit News Tip](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/submit) * [Newsletters](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/newsletters/) [![Image 3: CityNews Everywhere](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/wp-content/themes/citynews-2023/src/images/CityNews_Everywhere_White.svg)](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/)[Watch Live](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/video/) * [News](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) All * [Local](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/category/local/) * [Canada](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/category/canada/) * [World](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/category/world/) * [Lifestyle](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/category/life/) * [Business](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/category/business/) * [Entertainment](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/category/entertainment/) * [Sports](https://www.sportsnet.ca/) * [Watch](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) All * [Latest Videos](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/latest-videos) * [Livestream](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/video) * [CityNews Connect](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/citynews-connect/) * [Weather](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/weather/) * [Vancouver](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) All Vancouver * [Calgary](https://calgary.citynews.ca/) * [Edmonton](https://edmonton.citynews.ca/) * [Halifax](https://halifax.citynews.ca/) * [Kitchener](https://kitchener.citynews.ca/) * [Montreal](https://montreal.citynews.ca/) * [Ottawa](https://ottawa.citynews.ca/) * [Toronto](https://toronto.citynews.ca/) * [Vancouver](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/) * [Winnipeg](https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/) * [About](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) All * [About Us](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/about) * [Our Team](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/our-team) * [Contact](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/13/top-b-c-mountie-relieved-of-duties-over-unspecified-allegations/#) All * [Contact Us](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/contact) * [Submit News Tip](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/submit) * [Newsletters](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/newsletters/) [Watch Live](http://vancouver.citynews.ca/video/) # Top B.C. Mountie relieved of duties over unspecified allegations ![Image 4](https://vancouver.citynews.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/sites/9/2026/08/015f55cd0abd69a3c830dc725bacda679f870e315f14e9380dd5b681dcb1cade-1024x682.jpg) RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald speaks about the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge B.C. during a news conference in Surrey, B.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns By The Canadian Press Posted August 13, 2026 4:18 pm. Last Updated August 13, 2026 4:35 pm. RCMP say Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald, the commanding officer for the force in British Columbia, has been relieved of his duties following unspecified allegations dating back to between 2016 and 2018. A statement from RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says the allegations were brought to the force’s attention recently and investigations are ongoing. More coming. The Canadian Press Keep it Factual Add CityNews Vancouver as a trusted source on Google to see more local stories from us. 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