Cyclist struck by van on Columbia, charges pending against driver
A Castlegar cyclist was struck by a van on Columbia Avenue yesterday (July 3) according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "(At about 8:15 a.m.), Castlegar RCMP, Fire and EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist that had been struck by a van," she said. "The van was travelling northbound near the 1700...
UPDATED: Castlegar residents injured in US car crash July 1
UPDATE: A family member contacted The Source and explained the release information was wrong, and the accident actually happened on Saturday, June 29. He also said, as of July 3, both Caroline and Amy remain in intensive care. The Source is deeply sorry for the factual error, and sends our warmest wishes for a speedy recovery....
Police kick off Summer Checkstops
For motorists who like to roll the dice by drinking and driving, police are sending out a message. "Nelson Police department in conjunction with the Integrated Road Safety Unit will be set up in the Nelson area with the intent of targeting impaired drivers as the summer season beginsSargent Paul Bayes of the Nelson Police...
Trail man facing charges after being chased into river
A 33-year-old Trail man is facing a laundry list of charges after an altercation yesterday, according to RCMP Sgt. Rob Hawton. "On June 3, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to a complaint of a male attempting to pull a female from a vehicle during an argument, which occurred on Bay Avenue in Trail," Hawton said....
NPD asks for public's assistance to help find vandals
Nelson Police reported several acts of vandalism in and around the city during the past few days as the force responded to more than 75 calls from the public. Sunday, officers were called to deal with a report of vandals damaging several wooden flowerpots at Rosemont Elementary School. The incident occurred during the early...
73-year-old Castlegar woman faces two years in jail
On May 15, 73-year-old Joyce Ramsden was convicted of trafficking in cocaine and sentenced to two years in jail. Forty-four-year-old Rodney Gritchen was found guilty of Possession of cocaine and handed a $400 fine. The matter regarding the third male, 49-year-old Peter Nevakshonoff, is still before the courts and he is ...
Nelson Police have a few tips for motorcycle riders
Nelson Police Department wants to advise motorcycle riders of a few safety tips now that season on the road has commenced. The advice comes days after a rider lost control last week trying to change lanes on the Nelson interchange near the Highway 6/3A exit. The bike slid approximately 50 meters before coming to a stop. ...
Police remind public of vehicle safety features
Not that spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, the West Kootenay Traffic Services and Integrated Road Safety Unit would like to remind the motoring public of some very important vehicle safety features. “Since 1990, it has been mandatory for Canadian vehicles to have daytime running lights; these are the...
Police promise to beef up security at West Coast Amusement Fair
Following a stabbing in 2012, Nelson Police Inspector Paul Burkart said there will be a significant security presence at the West Coast Amusement Fair near the CPR lands this weekend. "Although the event is designed for fun, over the past few years, the fair weekend has been marred by a number of incidents, including a stabbing...
Joyride costs motorcyclist more than $1000
A joyride on a motorcycle landed a North Vancouver man in hot water Tuesday afternoon on the Sea to Sky highway. Squamish RCMP clocked the 24-year-old going over 140 kilometres an hour. When the man failed to stop Squamish RCMP listed the help from West Vancouver police and an RCMP traffic chopper. Police followed the rider...
