35-yr-old Dutch national facing at least five charges in connection with suicide of BC's Amanda Todd
In a live press conference Thursday, Coquitlam RCMP confirmed what Dutch media had already reported: that a 35-year-old man has been charged in connection with the abuse, bullying and victimization that ultimately led to the suicide of 15-year-old BC resident Amanda Todd. According to Dutch media reports, the man is facing ...
Trail police seek dangerous offenders
The Trail Crime Reduction Unit is looking for two local prolific offenders who currently have outstanding warrants from the Rossland Court House, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. "Nelson Crown Counsel has approved charges and issued a warrant for David "Grant" Mack after police received a report from the Trail...
Police applaud civilian assistance in tragic car crash
On April 13, at approximately 10:25 pm, Castlegar RCMP, along with the Robson and Castlegar Fire departments, responded to the 1700 block of Pass Creek Road in response to a vehicle that had left the road, rolled, and was now upside down in the creek. Local residents had gone to the vehicle to assist the driver and lone...
NPD report sad ending to case of missing Nelson woman
Nelson Police is reporting a sad ending to the case of the missing Nelson woman, Jade Giesen. Giesen, 47, missing since Sunday (April 6) was found deceased by Search and Rescue Friday (April 11) at approximately 8 p.m. near the Burlington Northern Rail bed on the way to Troup Junction, before the first trestle. Nelson […]
Trail RCMP request public help in protecting residents from dangerous driving
Police are requesting public assistance in finding a dangerous driver who put the public in jeopardy, accrding to RCMP Cpl. Kelly Hall. "On April 10, at approximately 11:00 a.m., members of the Trail and Greater District RCMP detachment attempted to stop an older white GMC pick up truck in the downtown are of Trail along...
Conservation asks for public help in finding elk poacher(s)
The Castlegar Conservation Officer Service is seeking information from the public regarding two mature bull elk that were found shot and left on Mt Sentinel, according to a press release issued by Conservation Officer Blair Thin. He said the two bulls were seen alive on the morning of April 5 (Saturday) and were found dead ...
Trail RCMP escort dangerous fugitive back to Toronto to face warrants
Trail RCMP have arrested a fugitive facing charges of violent crime in Toronto, according to RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson, who says two recent arrests bring the tally to 64 peoplep sent from BC on outstanding warrants since September 2011. "David Patrick Lupul was wanted by Toronto Police Service for Failing to Comply with a...
NPD ask for public assistance after vehicle in Rosemont discovered with interior set on fire
Finding a vehicle with a burned out interior is not the norm in the Heritage City. Which is why Nelson Police is asking for public assistance after a vehicle was discovered in Rosemont with the interior set on fire. Nelson Police officers discovered an an abandon car at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Rosemont. The vehicle […]
UPDATED: Wilding to remain in custody pending arson trial
Lee Wilding, 19, of Castlegar will remain in custody until he faces trial for two counts of arson in connection with the fire at Kinnaird Church of God on March 18. Provincial Court Judge Donald Sperry, in Castlegar court this morning, heard Crown counsel Sunday Patola describe a range of evidence supporting what police...
Police foot chase leads to arrest of two 14-year-old B & E suspects
A report to police from an alert neighbour led to the arrest of two 14-year-olds following a break in into a residence in Uphill Sunday (March 16) night. Nelson Police dispatch received a call at 11:30 p.m. Saturday of an “in progress” break in to the Uphill residence. The report came after a nearby resident […]
