Wiser but poorer, texters get a message from the RCMP: Pay full attention while driving
By Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily Police are hoping there are a few smarter drivers out there after their month long campaign to nab distracted drivers and unbelted auto travelers. “In the month of February, the West Kootenay IRSU & Traffic Services issued 55 violations for distracted driving and 177 seat belt violations throughout the […]
Johnson's Landing slide victims now victimized by thieves
A series of break-and-enters have been perpetrated against Johnson’s Landing homes and outbuilding, including the home where three people died in a landslide eight months ago, according to RCMP Cpl. Shaun Begg. “On March 17, Kaslo RCMP received a report of a Break and Enter involving four unoccupied buildings in the Johnson’s Landing slide area. […]
Late night driver surprised by actions of intoxicated couple
St. Paddy’s Day weekend appears to have been too much to handle for some celebrators as Nelson Police Department was kept busy with Green Beer party goers. The most bizzare incident happened early Sunday (March 17) morning. A driver passing by the intersection of Stanley and Victoria streets was alarmed to see a man and […]
POLICE BEAT: Heart attack victim leaves wake of destruction in hospital parking lot
A 47 year-old man left a wake of destruction in the parking lot of the Boundary Regional Hospital before dying of a heart attack on Saturday, March 16. Grand Forks RCMP were called in at 5:53 a.m. after a staff member pulled into the parking lot getting ready to start their shift and found a […]
Police looking for witnesses to bizarre roadside arrest
Police are asking any witnesses of a roadside arrest March 8 to please talk to police, according to RCMP Cpl. Ryan Fehler. “On March 8 at approximately 10:20 p.m., a member of the Slocan Lake RCMP attempted to execute a traffic stop with a camper van that was southbound on Hwy 6 near Hills, B.C.,” […]
Counterfeit Cash Cropping Up in Grand Forks
Counterfeit Canadian $100 bills were passed twice recently in Grand Forks. In the past few days two retail locations, the Subway restaurant and the Extra Foods Gas Bar, were the victims of counterfeit money being passed off as the genuine article. The counterfeits are of older Canadian $100 bills. In both cases the serial number […]
Police nab alleged robber
A Castlegar man has been arrested and charged with several offences following a robbery that occurred at a local downtown liquor store on Feb. 25 at just prior to 10 p.m., according to Sgt. RCMP Laurel Mathew. “The lone suspect entered the store wearing a disguise and demanded money from the employee,” she said. […]
Stanley Street homeowner almost sees wood burning savings go up in smoke
Burning wood can cut down on the heating bill, but not cleaning the chimney can see those savings go up on smoke. That’s what almost happened to a Stanley Street resident Friday (March 8). Officers, along with members of the Nelson Fire Department, responded to a call of a chimney fire at the home on […]
Girl friend charged in death of man in Kimberley
A 37-year-old woman has been charged in the suspicious death of a man Friday (March 8) in Kimberley. On Friday RCMP was called to a residence in Marysville to find a deceased 47-year-old male. The death appeared suspicious whick prompted investigators to secure the scene and requested the assistance of major crime. The man’s girl […]
Just in time for Women's Day, sole female cop dog breaks glass ceiling and makes first arrest
Chrisa, the one and only current female police dog on the RCMP Lower Mainland District Integrated Police Dog Service, partnered with the newest dog handler to the team, captured their first suspect following an alleged armed robbery. At just after midnight on March 8, police dog handler Const. Jamie Dopson and Police Service Dog (PSD) […]
