Castlegar woman charged with animal cruelty and neglect
A 56-year-old Castlegar woman has been criminally charged after a witness saw her allegedly being cruel to an animal and called the RCMP, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “Investigation revealed that the cat had been suffering from medical issues,” she said. “It appears the animal had been suffering from the medical issues...
Suspicious death sparks investigation near Chase
The RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit are now investigating the death of a woman who was found deceased in a Lee Creek area residence on Friday evening. Investigators are treating the death as suspicious. At around 21:46, on Friday evening Nov. 28, the Chase RCMP responded to report of a possible shooting at a residence...
Saskatchewan man arrested in BC after fleeing Banff traffic stop
The Banff RCMP got their man, thanks to BC Mounties. RCMP officers in Revelstoke, Sicamous and Southeast District Traffic Services were able to safely apprehend a driver of a vehicle after the man failed to stop for RCMP in the Banff area. The apprehension happened at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday after it was reported a motorist fled...
Intoxicated male removed from local business by NPD officers
A local Heritage City business required police assistance Monday to deal with an intoxicated man said Nelson Police Sergeant Corey Hoy in a NPD media release. Hoy said Nelson Police Department received a call Monday (November 23) for service related to an intoxicated, uncooperative male in a local business. "The male had...
Investigation of fatal collision near Revelstoke reveals 160 lbs of marihuana hidden in truck
A fatal collision on Tuesday near Revelstoke involving a tractor-trailer has revealed 160 pounds of marihuana hidden in a commercial truck, according to Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. “At approximately 6 a.m. on Nov. 17, the Revelstoke RCMP General Duty officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada...
New Columbia Ave. business sees second break-in in two months
A new Columbia Avenue business has now been broken into twice in two months, to the great frustration of its owners. Daniel Whitney, owner of Ace of Vapes, said someone notified the owner of the building first thing this morning that the company had been broken into again. “The first time, they shattered the glass door and ...
Two facing charges following alcohol-related calls to NPD
Too much alcohol proved to be too much for two women in the Heritage City, prompting the public to contact Nelson Police Department for assistance prior to the weekend. Friday (November 13), Nelson Police Department dispatch received a call at approximately 7:25 a.m. from staff at a local convenience for an unresponsive female....
Premier Clark, PM Trudeau issue statements following Paris attacks
Paris was rocked Friday night as a series of terrorist attacks targeted young concert-goers, soccer fans and people out at popular nightspots, killing at least 120 people. More than 200 were injured in at least six separate attacks around the capital Friday. The worst of the attacks came at the Bataclan concert hall hosting...
Salmo officer charged with theft
A police officer from the Salmo detachment has been charged in relation to alleged improper handling and disposition of exhibits at the detachment, according to RCMP Staff Sgt. Rob Vermeulen. He said Const. Dave Dyball has been charged with Theft Under $5,000. "He will be making his first court appearance Nov. 17 at Nelson ...
NPD advises public to keep vehicles locked after report of theft
Nelson Police are warning the public to lock vehicles after one was recently stolen in the Heritage. NPD Sgt. Paul Bayes said the vehicle was was stolen when the thieves found a spare key inside. "Criminals who break in to vehicles are known as 'opportunistic offenders'," Bayes explained in a media release. "That means that...
