NPD officers investigate no less than 68 incidents in four days
By Nelson Daily Staff
To say Nelson Police Department experienced a busy week would be the understatement of the year.
NPD officers investigated no less than 68 incidents in the past four days.
The list of responses includes, two drunk driving arrests, two public intoxication arrests, one cause a disturbance arrest, two breach of bail arrests, four motor vehicle collisions, one sexual assault, one residential break and enter, three thefts, several driving complaints and a variety of other occurrences including three incidents of mischief involving a pellet gun or similar weapon.
The three mischiefs occurred in the Fairview area of Nelson where a residence had a window damaged, two vehicles parked along Nelson Avenue had their windows damaged along with a business on Highway 3A.
“Police are extremely concerned that an innocent person may be injured by the individuals involved in this rash of mischiefs and are seeking the public’s assistance for any information relating to the identity of the suspect,” said NPD Sergeant Steve Bank.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Nelson Police at 250-354-3919 or West Kootenay Crime Stoppers at 250-352-8288.
