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Two young Castlegar boys draw police attention with 'How to Kill Your Teacher' video

Two local youth achieved more attention than they bargained for after posting a video on YouTube discussing a violent theme, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. “On Jan. 21, Nanaimo RCMP contacted the Castlegar RCMP and alerted them to a six-minute video which was posted on YouTube on Jan. 12 entitled How to...

UPDATED: Nelson Police arrest 26-year-old female in connection with pharmacy B & E

Despite arresting the suspect in the recent theft of drugs from a local pharmacy, Nelson Police are warning the public to be careful if coming into contact with these narcotics. Police arrested a 26 year-old female of no fixed address, charging the female with Break and Entering a Business. “Unfortunately, police were unable to recover […]

Body cameras for NPD? Good idea, but they come with a cost

Nelson Police Department are considering the use of personal body cameras. But they come with a cost, says NPD  chief Wayne Holland. “Is there a need for them in Nelson? Not necessarily,” he said. “Nelson (police) has the lowest per capita complaints in the province.” But the chiefs and the police association are in favour […]

NPD officers arrest female shop lifters following afternoon spree

Nelson Police said two women are facing theft following a shopping spree in a couple of local store Thursday (January 15) afternoon. Sgt Dino Falcone said in a media release police were called at 3:45 p.m. that two females entered a retail store and left without paying for some valuable items. “After the duo left […]

Slocan Lake RCMP asks for public assistance in finding missing woman

The Slocan Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a woman reported missing on Wednesday (January 7). Victoria Aguilar, 63, was last seen walking on Harold Street in the Village of Slocan a short distance from her home.    Aguilar, listed at 5'4" tall, medium build, fair complexion with freckles and a shaved...

Trying to escape custody nets alleged NDCU robber five months in jail

The alleged robber who evaded police for weeks was sentenced to five months in jail Tuesday in Nelson Provincial Court after a botched escape attempt from a deputy sheriff in September. Andrew Stevenson, 34, was handed a five month sentenced by Judge Don Sperry. The sentence was one month longer than crown and defence agreed...

Not the way to ring in the New Year

A man rang in the New Year in Nelson Police cells after being arrested for a series of charges following an early morning accident on the first day of 2015. Nelson Police became involved after receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls about a fight in the 100 Block Anderson Street at 3:10 a.m. Thursday. When officers arrived […]

NPD realize not everyone enjoys the season of giving

Not everyone was filled with giving as Nelson Police realized during the recent Christmas season. NPD officers dealt with at least three reports of thieves looking to take instead of give. Tuesday (December 30)  around noon, police received a report of a shop-lifting from a local business in the 1000 Block of Lakeside Drive in […]

Missing Calgary man found

Nelson Police report the missing 66-year-old man from Calgary has been found. Police said the man arrived at his home in Calgary early Tuesday morning and that he was safe after being informed there was a missing person alert issued in his name. Nelson Police would like to thank the public for helping with this file. Nelson...

Rocky Mountain House man charged with second degree murder after Fruitvale man succumbs to injuries

A 24-year-old man from Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, is facing Second Degree Murder charges after a 52-year-old man succumbed to life-threatening injuries Sunday night in Fruitvale said RCMP Const. Kris Clark. Clark said Jordan Brian Shimell remains in police custody and is scheduled to appear in Rossland Provincial Court ...

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