NPD officers involved in rare daylight take down
By Contributor
Shoppers at the Chalko Mika Mall Tuesday witnessed a scene watched right out of CNN as Nelson Police arrested two male suspects on a laundry list of drug charges.
At approximately, 2 p.m. Nelson Police were called to the mall to investigate two males seen at the east end of the lot drinking liquor.
Arriving on the scene police began to check the pair when one of suspects bolted, running towards the waterfront. A foot pursuit ensued involving Nelson Police patrol units, Integrated Road Safety units and a member of the R.C.M.P.
The male eventually ran along the waterfront towards the soccer fields where police finally apprehended him.
The male was found to have a large quantity of ecstasy in his possession, drug trafficking paraphernalia and marijuana.
During the take down the male suffered minor injuries after pepper sprayed was used and was hospitalized for a short period of time.
Two Nelson Police officers were also taken to Kootenay Lake Hospital with minor injuries and exposure to pepper spray.
During the investigation the male refused to identify himself and was therefore lodged in jail once released from hospital.
It was revealed that the male was illegally in Canada from the United States where he has a long criminal history.
The 34-year-old native of the United States now faces charges of Possession of Ecstasy for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Marijuana, Escape Lawful Custody, Obstructing Police and Assaulting Police.
Canadian Immigration officials have also been notified and have placed a Detention Order on the male.
Search warrant leads to charges of cocaine trafficking
On October 25th, 2011 Nelson Police executed a search warrant in an apartment block in the Fairview area of Nelson.
Two people were arrested and a significant quantity of cocaine and ecstasy and drug trafficking paraphernalia was seized.
A 56-year-old male and his 26-year-old daughter will be appearing in Nelson Provincial court facing drug trafficking and possession charges. The investigation continues.
Civilian helps talk down distraught female off Nelson Bridge
At 4:30 a.m. on October 25th, 2011 Nelson Police were called to the Nelson Bridge responding to a complaint of a distraught female threatening suicide.
Upon arrival police found the female clinging to the railing on the outside of the bridge deck.
A civilian witness already on the scene was communicating with the female and the dialogue continued with the police.
Other first responders arrived on the scene including ambulance and Nelson Fire Rescue.
After a period of negotiation the female was brought to safety. She was then transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital and treated by staff.
Police are very appreciative of the caring assistance provided by the witness who maintained dialogue with the distraught female prior to the arrival of police.
