Police warn public of pyramid scheme making rounds in Nelson
Nelson police are sounding the alarm bells on a pyramid scheme making its rounds in the Heritage City under the disguise of a “women’s circle”. The scheme, or “circle” as NPD Sgt. Paul Bayes describes, requires women to provide a $5,000 gift to another woman in the circle. Bayes said eventually the first woman will […]
Police step up enforcement of distracted drivers throughout September
The B.C. government, ICBC and police launched a month-long distracted driving campaign using a driving simulator to demonstrate the impact of distractions behind the wheel. Distracted driving is the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in B.C., trailing behind speed and impaired driving. On average, 91 people are killed each year in B.C. […]
UPDATED: Both prison escapees now in custody
Update: The West Shore RCMP wishes to advise that the second escapee from William Head Federal Correctional Facility, Dean Allen Benton, was located and taken into custody without incident at 10 a.m. Sept. 8. An officer on routine patrol located him in the 2000 block of Sooke Road in Colwood near the Hatley Park Memorial Park....
Counterfeit U.S. bills turning up in Nelson
Nelson Police is sending out an urgent message for local merchants to be vigilant when accepting American currency after several reports of counterfeit bills turning up in the Heritage City. Acting Sergeant David Laing of the Nelson Police said in a statement the department has received numerous reports of counterfeit U.S bills in the past […]
Police impersonator, times three, in Chase
A want-to-be police officer is making the rounds in Chase, RCMP reported Thursday. Chase RCMP has confirmed that a third incident of a police impersonator occurred on (Friday) August 30 in the North Shuswap area. A vehicle of similar description to the two previous and recent similar incidents is suspect again. The Chase RCMP received […]
Nelson RCMP request public assistance in finding suspect in assault
Nelson RCMP is requesting the public assistance in an attempt to identify the person or persons responsible for an assault that occurred on the evening of (Thursday) August 22 at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Highway 3A near 6-mile (North Shore). The victim was hitchhiking when an unidentified vehicle stopped. It appears a suspect or suspects […]
71-year-old local facing charges including impaired, resisting arrest and assaulting an officer
A 71-year-old Silverton man is facing charges after allegedly driving impaired, resisting arrest, and assaulting the arresting officer, according to Slocan Lake RCMP Cpl. Ryan Fehler. ‘On Aug. 26, just after 9 p.m., a Slocan Lake RCMP member pulled over a vehicle observed driving irregularly on Hwy 6 between New Denver and Silverton,” Fehler said. […]
'Brazen' shoplifting, B&Es and impaired driver - long week for Queen's Cowboys in Nakusp
Nakusp RCMP were kept busy over the final week of summer with thefts, break-and-enters and impaireds, according to Cpl. Ryan Fehler, who said the office fielded 38 calls for service during the seven-day period. “Break and enters and thefts are continuing in the area and police are urging residents to be vigilant in locking ...
Nelson police determine man in hospital there due to self-inflicted chest wounds
Nelson police confirm a man is recovering in Kelowna Hospital from self-inflicted chest wounds. The incident happened Friday (August 30) when local emergency officials responded to a call of a man suffering from puncture wounds to the chest area of the body. When NPD staff arrived, two other emergency agencies were already attending to the […]
Another tourist, another bite attack, another person in jail
It appears biting bouncers is making its rounds with tourists in Nelson of late. For the second consecutive week, Nelson Police Department lodged a person in cells for biting staff members at a local drinking establishment. Early Sunday morning (August 25), at Finley’s Pub on Vernon Street, officers received a call after a 27-year-old intoxicated […]
