Crime

NPD forced to Taser combative man who stabbed himself Saturday in Fairview

by Nelson Daily staff on 19 Jun 2013

A Nelson Police officer was forced to use a Taser to calm a man who had stabbed himself Sunday (June 16) in lower Fairview.

The call was one of 80 responded to by officers during a busy weekend that saw police deal with numerous house party calls Saturday night.

The Taser incident began when NPD dispatchers received a call reporting a man had stabbed himself before fleeing his place of work.

B.C. Ambulance was also requested to attend the scene.

When Nelson police arrived they found the man sitting on the curb in lower Fairview.

Two Grand Forks men facing charges after Castlegar break-and-enter

by Kyra Hoggan on 12 Jun 2013

Two Grand Forks men remain in custody facing charges of breaking and entering and possession of stolen property facing an incident in the early morning hours of June 10, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew.

"Castlegar RCMP officers responded to a residential alarm at just after 4 a.m. in the south end of Castlegar," she said.

Trail man facing charges after being chased into river

by Trail Champion on 04 Jun 2013

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. "Upon attendance, the vehicle had left, however the suspect was located in a local bar.

73-year-old Castlegar woman faces two years in jail

by Kyra Hoggan on 15 May 2013

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 scheduled to appear in September.

POLICE: Busted grow op no 'Ma-and-Pa' enterprise

by Kyra Hoggan on 07 May 2013

Earlier this morning, members of the Castlegar RCMP detachment, along members of the crime reduction unit, executed a search warrant for theft of electricity at a residence located on Columbia Road in Ootischenia, according to Cpl. Darryl Orr.

"Upon entry into the residence, a sophisticated three-room grow op was discovered containing approximately 400 marijuana plants," Orr said. "During the search, members did locate the hydro-electric bypass, which has been removed, and power to the residence has been cut off for safety.

UPDATED: RCMP confirm, body found in Slocan is Daniel Crossley

by Bruce Fuhr on 02 May 2013

The body of Daniel Crossley is believed to have been found near Springer Creek Sawmill in Slocan City. — Photo courtesy Facebook

Police have now confirmed that a body suspected to be that of a missing Slocan 18-year-old is, indeed, Daniel Crossley.

In a press release issued at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, RCMP Sgt. Darryl Little said, "The RCMP are now able to confirm the identity of the body recovered from the lake near Slocan City as that of Daniel Crossley, who was reported missing on April 23.

West Kootenay Traffic Services make appeal to public

by Contributor on 24 Apr 2013

With Spring here and summer just around the corner, the Nelson West Kootenay Traffic Services and Nelson 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 lights that automatically come on when the vehicle is in motion. If a car is imported and is without this feature, it is compulsory to have these lights installed.

BREAKING NEWS: Man rescued from his overturned SUV in creek outside Christina Lake

by Erin Perkins on 20 Apr 2013

Christina Lake Fire and Rescue firefighters loaded the driver, who appeared to be the lone occupant, onto a bodyboard to pull him out of the creek and into the waiting ambulance. Photo Erin Perkins.

UPDATE: Police looking to thank people who saved man's life

Grand Forks RCMP and the Christina Lake Fire Rescue Department are looking for the people responsible for saving the man who's car wound up in the creek outside Christina Lake over the weekend.

The 39 year-old Burnaby man who was pulled from the wreckage of his upside down vehicle by witnesses, was taken from the accident scene to the Boundary Hospital on Saturday April 20 were he was kept overnight for observation and then later released, said Grand Forks RCMP staff sergeant Jim Harrison.

Trail man to face trafficking charges

by Trail Champion on 16 Apr 2013

A Trail man will be facing charges for trafficking cocaine, according to Crime Reduction Unit Cpl. Darryl Orr.

"On April 13 at 2:30 a.m., members of the Trail Crime Reduction Unit arrested a 32-year-old male for Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act," he said.

"The male was stopped in a vehicle by Crime Reduction Unit members shortly after leaving a local bar. Approximately four grams of Cocaine and $490 in cash was seized during the suspect’s arrest."

Premier issues statement on Boston explosion

by Contributor on 15 Apr 2013

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement following an explosion in Boston:

"Our immediate thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those killed and injured by today's terrible explosion near the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

"While we don't have full details, it's clear that first responders are to be commended for their quick and professional actions.