NPD said suspect in custody awaiting bail hearing following stabbing at Chalko Mika Mall
Nelson Police said there is no further risk to the public following a stabbing incident Saturday evening at the Chalko Mika Mall. Nelson Police said Saturday evening at 7:12 p.m. the department received several 911 calls for a disturbance at the mall involving three people. When police arrived, officers determined that a...
NPD calls for more cash to cope with higher demands, population
The city’s municipal police force’s struggle with the growing ‘shadow’ population in Nelson has it hat in hand and asking for more money from the city to cover the cost. Although the Nelson Police Department has requested one of its smallest budget asks in years, the NPD board of directors did submit...
Police Seek information on fleeing driver
The West Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Team is seeking information regarding a driver who failed to stop and fled police RCMP said in a media release Tuesday. RCMP said on Friday, December 4, 2020, at 3:22 p.m., shortly after police across British Columbia kicked off a month-long counterattack impaired driving campaign, police...
Nelsons Emergency Services join MADD Canada in the launch of the Red Ribbon Campaign
Nelson Police Chief Constable Paul Burkart, Nelson Fire and Rescue Chief Len MacCharles, Nelson Emergency Health Services Chief Deb Morris and the Integrated Impaired Driving Unit join our Nelson MADD Canada representative, Pat Henman to remind the public to find a safe ride home after consuming drugs or alcohol over the...
NPD releases photos of suspect in theft at local thrift store
Nelson Police have released a photo of an alleged suspect believed to be involved in a break-and-enter at Positive Apparel Thrift Store in Nelson. Nelson Police said the break in occurred during the early hours of Monday, November 30, 2020 at the 721 Front Street location. “The suspect(s) stole a safe and a quantity of...
Canadian Armed Forces assist Midway RCMP to rescue officer, prisoner in distress
RCMP said a pair of Canadian Armed Forces search and rescue aircraft were dispatched, Tuesday night, from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron from 19 Wing Comox, to assist in the long line rescue of a front line RCMP officer and his prisoner who led the officer on a foot chase into a deep ravine. RCMP said on December 1, 2020...
Nelson thrust into media spotlight over mask wearing
It’s been said that even bad press is better than no press at all. However, Nelson would like to be known as the picturesque city nestled in the Selkirk Mountains on the edge of beautiful Kootenay Lake tourists love to visit instead of a place where patrons spit at staff at hotel coffee shops for not wanting to wear a...
Special Prosecutor concludes involvement in Bountiful Prosecution
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announced Monday that Special Prosecutor Peter Wilson QC has declined to approve any further charges arising from investigations into the conduct of individuals associated with the community of Bountiful, a community near Creston, B.C. This decision brings the matter to a close and concludes...
Fruitvale woman charged with impaired driving after deaths of two teens
On Nov. 19, additional charges were sworn in relation to a 2019 fatal crash that took place on March 17, 2019, near the Waneta Dam, according to West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Chad Badry. "On Sunday, March 17, 2019, at approximately 4:12 pm, members of the Trail and Greater District RCMP along with West Kootenay Traffic...
BC RCMP notify IIO BC of Nelson incident
The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) following a 911 incident near Mountain Station, south of Nelson. In a media release Thursday, RCMP said the incident which has resulted in injury to one man. “Just after 5 p.m. on November 18, frontline officers from the Rural Nelson...
