Locking up vehicle key to preventing another rash
By Nelson Daily Staff
After the Nelson Police Department saw a rash of thefts from vehicles in several residential areas of the city on the weekend, they are reminding people that prevention is the best form of medicine.
The majority of the thefts occurred from unlocked vehicles, said NPD Sgt. Steve Bank.
“Although a suspect has been identified in this recent crime spree, we would like to remind vehicle drivers to always lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight,” he said.
In this case, Nelson Police are seeking the suspect and, once located, will be charging the individual with multiple thefts.
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On Friday evening a 12-year-old boy was hit in the face by a pellet from an airsoft gun while delivering papers.
Although the boy was not injured, NPD officers attended the residence and spoke to the individual involved, said Sgt. Bank.
“Police seized the airsoft gun for destruction,” he said.
Charges will not be filed in this case.
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Police arrested and temporarily removed a 35-year-old man from a Rosemont residence after answering a call about a domestic dispute.
The man was subsequently released by police with bail conditions and will be appearing in court for offence of assault with a weapon. No injuries occurred in this incident.
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Other police items from the weekend …
• A noisy house party involving underage youths with no parental or adult supervision drew the attention of the police on Saturday night in the Fairview area.
• Police attended a number of complaints regarding drunk and disorderly people in the downtown core and at downtown bars.
• A drinking driver investigation was conducted utilizing the new Immediate Roadside Prohibition legislation, resulting in a three-day driving prohibition, three-day vehicle impound and a $200 fine.
• Police arrested a 25-year-old man for breaching his bail, being in possession of several illegal drugs and for being intoxicated. Since he was already on bail he was held in custody to explain his behaviour to a judge
