Creston RCMP are asking for public assistance in solving a cold case of a missing 40-year-old man from the East Kootenay City. It was July 29, 2004 since George Davis went missing but the police continue to search for answers in his disappearance. In late July 2004 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Creston RCMP received a report ...

Nelson Police is advising the public callers phoning local residents or businesses pretending to be a hydro company are scammers. Nelson Police said the targets are businesses or residents which are contacted and advised that a Hydro company a representative is calling and power will soon be disconnected.  "To make sure this...

During Restorative Justice Week in Canada — November 16-23 — 17 local members of the Nelson branch will be joining in a host of events to give the public a hands on look at the program in action. "Presently 17 applicants were accepted for training to become Restorative Justice facilitators and mentors," Gerry Sobie, Program...

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a hunting accident near Nakusp on Wednesday (November 12) as Juergen Thomas Burkhardt, aged 52, of North Vancouver. Burkhardt was hunting on Wednesday afternoon with a companion on a steep section of mountain about 30 kilometers from Nakusp when he fell...

A Vancouver dog walker, who first reported six dogs had been stolen from her vehicle but then said that the dogs died of heat exhaustion, pleaded guilty to two charges — animal cruelty and mischief. Emma Paulsen was charged with six counts before admitting that she lied about what happened in May when Paulsen left the animals...

At approximately 8:30 this morning, the Surrey RCMP attended Royal Heights Elementary  in response to a domestic assault incident which occurred outside the school. Investigators at the scene were informed that a male had just assaulted a female known to him with a small knife. The male was arrested near the scene without...

"On Nov. 4, Sheldon Glen Matteucci, 34 years old of Trail, was arrested without incident. Matteucci has been charged with Robbery and Break and Enter relating to the Nov.-1 beating of a male on Rossland Avenue. He remains in custody and will apear in Court in Castlegar on Nov. 10," said Trail RCMP Sgt. Darren Oelke. Previous...

The RCMP finally got their man Monday when Chance Aaron Shaw, was arrested by Dawson Creek police Monday. Shaw, 23, is wanted on 51 Canada-wide warrants issued out of Alberta. These warrants related to property offences such as: Theft and Possession of Stolen Property, Theft of motor Vehicles, Frauds, False Pretense, Uttering...

The newest member of the Nelson Police Department, Matthew Gregor Caldwell, was sworn in Friday at the Nelson Courthouse. Provincial Court Judge Richard Hewson performed the duties before members of the Nelson Police Department and Caldwell's family. Caldwell joins the department after having served with distinction for eight...

Nearly seven in 10 Canadians have known a woman who has experienced physical or sexual abuse. As part of Crime Prevention Week (November 1-7), the BC Government wants to help ensure British Columbians know the signs of violence against women and how they can help. Violence against women happens in all cultures, religions, and...