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IHIT identifies human remains found in Whistler

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has now identified the human remains found in an industrial area on the outskirts of Whistler on June 17, 2015. IHIT worked closely with the B.C. Coroner’s service in an attempt to positively identify the body and have now determined it is that of 19-year-old Jake Brian Kermond, an...

RCMP report legal aid lawyer scam making the rounds

Nelson RCMP is warning the public about a new scam plaguing residents in the area. Cst. Stathis Dimopoulos said local residents are receiving calls from unknown person(s) perpetrating to be legal aid lawyers acting on behalf of a family member. "The caller advises that their family member (generic: son, daughter, niece, and...

Nelson Police report quiet Canada Day in Heritage City

Nelson Police reported very little crime during the Canada Day 2015 festivities in and around the city Wednesday. Nelson Police Department Sergeant Corey Hoy said staff faced minimal challenges throughout the day.  "There were several alcohol pour outs during the festivities and minimal drug use was observed," Hoy said in a...

British Columbians support tougher distracted driving penalties

The numbers are in — and it's only at the halfway point. BC residents are concerned about this dangerous behaviour of distracted driving and would support tougher penalties to curb it. Since June 16, 2015, the website has been visited over 11,800 times. Nearly 90% of those leaving feedback say they’re “very concerned” about...

Delta Police release video of motorcyle rider exceeding 200 km/hr

Delta Police released footage Tuesday of a motorcyclist exceeding 200 kilometer per hour on a ride on the Pacific Highway. The GoPro video shot on the ride shows the 27-year-old Lower Mainland man shows the rider dangerously weaving through traffic and between rows of cars on a ride in April on Highway 17. He was clocked by...

Cyclist collides with vehicle; Summer Counter Attack Campaign begins

Nelson Police responded to an accident involving a cyclist and vehicle Saturday near the intersection of Cedar and Vernon Streets. A cyclist came into contact with a car. The cyclist, who experienced non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital by BC Ambulance as a precaution. Nelson Police, BC Ambulance...

UPDATED: RCMP continues to investigate accident that shut down Coquihalla Highway

RCMP from Central Interior Traffic Services Merritt along with CVSE investigators continue to investigate the collision between a tour bus and tow truck that occurred on the Coquihalla highway at Brodie bridge this past Saturday.   RCMP can confirm a mechanical inspection of the bus has been requested.   "It is very fortunate...

UPDATED: Missing 13-year-old from Princeton located

RCMP are reporting great news out of Princeton. Police report that 13-year-old Tianna Angstadt has returned home safe and sound. The RCMP would like to thank the media and the public for assistance in locating Angstadt. Princeton RCMP asking public to lookout for Tianna Angstadt Princeton RCMP is requesting the public's...

RCMP take man into custody Sunday following long standoff near Kimberley

A distraught man who kept police kept police on guard for more than 11 hours surrendered without incident three kilometres north of Kimberley Sunday. Kimberley RCMP received a call at 3:45 a.m. Sunday to a report of a distraught man in the 8700 block of Highway 95A. Police quickly learned the man may have had access to firearms....

RCMP say CRA scam still making rounds

Nelson RCMP Detachment has recently received several complaints, from concerned residents, indicating that they have received phone calls from person(s) portraying themselves as being employees for the Canada Revenue Agency. "The caller(s) advise that money is owed for taxes, demanding payment within 24 hours," said Cst....

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