NPD not bursting to bust grow ops when new regulations hit
While the Nelson Police Department (NPD) says it will be generally be taking a moderate approach to enforcing new laws around medical marijuana production set to come into effect on April 1, they do intend to continue the crackdown on recreational grow ops and keep any storefronts out of the Queen City. April 1 will see the...
Armed robber wreaking chaos in region
Police are indicating there may be some connection between a series of armed robberies in the area, most recently, one this afternoon at the downtown Kootenay Savings branch. "On March 11 at approximately 1:18 pm, the Castlegar RCMP Detachment received a complaint of a bank robbery alarm at the Kootenay Savings Credit Union...
Neil George Snelson wants location of new trial moved
The man accused of killing a former L.V. Rogers High School grad 18-years ago wants his new trial moved from Kelowna. Neil George Snelson, who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Jennifer Cusworth and sentenced to 15 years in prison, was granted a new trial by B.C. Appeal Court. Cusworth was found beaten and strangled...
NPD ask for public assistance in finding person responsible for smashing front glass doors of local businesses
Nelson Police is asking for public assistance in solving vandalism to local stores near Front and Hall Street early Saturday (March 8) morning. A citizen’s call came into police dispatch at 2:24 a.m. of glass doors being damaged. When police arrived they found front glass doors of two businesses smashed. NPD would like anyone...
Police ask for public info after armed robbery in Robson
Police are asking for public assistance after an armed robbery Friday evening, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. "On March 7 at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Castlegar RCMP received a complaint of an armed robbery at Johnny's grocery, located on Broadwater Road in Robson. The suspect male entered the store and brandished...
UPDATE: RCMP ask for public assistance in finding a silver pickup truck possibly used in Salmo robbery
Police are distributing photos of the suspect who robbed a Salmo bank on Feb. 25, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff."The photographs clearly depict that the coat is purple in colour and that the suspect is wearing light tan coloured hiking style footwear," she said. "Investigation has also confirmed a silver/gray pick-up...
Intoxicated woman spends night in drunk tank after refusing help
Alcohol and drugs related incidents were a few of the call Nelson Police received during the past few days. Nelson members patrolling Baker Street Wednesday at 3 a.m. noticed a person trying to help a grossly intoxicated female. Officers attempted to assist the Good Samaritan get the 36-year-old female home safely. However,...
RCMP save diabetic dog in the nick of time
Chester, B.C. - A missing 11-year-old tiny Pomeranian dog was already going into diabetic shock when two RCMP constables with Deas Island Traffic Services rescued him from suspicious circumstances, and returned him to his family just in time. “Truly a miracle,” says Pam*, the delighted owner of the dog. “The odds were so...
Police appeal to public after break-and-enter costs local business thousands
Thieves have absconding with thousands of dollars of property from a local business, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "Sometime during the evening of Feb. 21 and the early morning hours of Feb. 24, a business located in the 100 block of Hughes Road was broken into," she said. "Investigation has revealed that the ...
Man goes on drug-induced vehicular assault rampage in Castlegar
Ed Note: The following is a press release issued by the Castlegar RCMP: A 37-year-old Lillooet man is in police custody after an incident that occurred in downtown Castlegar in the early evening hours of Feb. 18. It is believed that the male was travelling through Castlegar on his way to Lillooet. RCMP received several ...
