UPDATE: Nothing new in suspicious death of man found in Cottonwood Creek
It’s been almost a week and still police have nothing new to report after a man’s body was found near the mouth of Cottonwood Creek in Nelson. The man’s body was found lying supine in the shallow waters of Cottonwood Creek Saturday (March 23) in the morning by a passing worker. Nelson Police immediately cordoned […]
UPDATED: Police confirm arson in church fire
New press release from police: Investigators looking into the 2 suspicious fires have now confirmed that the Church and Vehicle fires were deliberately set. This act is a serious occurrence at anytime of the year but especially disturbing with the Easter Season soon to be upon us. The Castlegar RCMP along with resources from […]
Castlegar RCMP begin investigation into two suspicious fires
Castlegar RCMP and Fire Dept have commenced investigation into two suspicious fires which occurred Monday night in the Sunflower City. The fires were called in at 2230 and 2255 hours to Castlegar RCMP and Castlegar Fire Dept. The first fire reported involved a parked vehicle found engulfed in flames in the parking lot of the […]
Creston RCMP foil home invasion, arrest two suspects
Creston RCMP got their men, and stopped a home invasion in progress Wednesday. The home, resulting in the arrest of two men, is believed to be drug related. The incident started Wednesday (March 20) around 8 pm. local time when RCMP responded a 911 call of a home invasion in progress at a home in […]
Bizarre twist in Johnson's Landing thefts - items found at roadside
Some of the property stolen from the recent break-and-enters in the Johnson’s Landing area has now been recovered. Kaslo RCMP are crediting a sharp-eyed local citizen with pointing them in the right direction. Kaslo Detachment Commander Cpl Shaun Begg says that a local resident, travelling near Fussey’s Corner, about 100 meters east of Highway 31, […]
Police to offer Tweet-a-thons in Surrey
Although the Surrey RCMP has been operating its own Facebook and Twitter accounts for the past few months, the detachment is pleased to announce our official venture into the world of social media. Starting in early April, the Surrey RCMP will be rolling out a series of short-run campaigns to increase our presence on social […]
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 […]
