RCMP: Bank robbery thwarted in Quesnel
A 41-year-old male is in police custody following a bank robbery in Quesnel, according to RCMP Const. Krista Vrolyk. “Shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday, Quesnel RCMP received a report of a bank robbery,” Vrolyk said. “Staff at the Scotiabank called 9-1-1 after a lone male entered the bank, demanded money and quickly fled on […]
RCMP: Truckers and cyclists and stunting, oh my
Several vehicular incidents kept police on their toes this past week, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. Tuesday evening at around 6:20 p.m., a 30-wheel freightliner transport truck was driving near the 100 block of Highway 3 toward Grand Forks, when he saw a couple of cyclists, Mathew said. “According to the driver, he […]
Local lawlessness on the rise...sort of
Crime in Rossland was up in 2011 from 2010 according to statistics recently released by the RCMP, but Sgt. Rob Hawton of the Trail RCMP pointed out the numbers are fairly small, so real trends are difficult to identify. "Not a whole lot stood out," Hawton said. "We don't want to say it's insignificant, but the numbers are...
US Border Patrol arrests two Canadians with 80 pounds of cocaine near Metaline Falls
Two Canadians and and a Mexican national have been arrested after CBP Spokane Sector Border Patrol agents seized approximately 80 pounds of cocaine last week near Metaline Falls, Washington. CBP estimates value of the cocaine is $801,020. “This seizure and arrests are a direct result of the coordinated efforts between our CBP Border Patrol Agents […]
RCMP in East Kootenay put dent in drug trade, alarmed to find deals going down in daycare and high school parking lots
Police in the East Kootenay hope, through a pilot project drug enforcement initiative they have put a serious dent in drug trade. RCMP said during an update to both the public and town councils Friday (May 4) the drug enforcement initiative has forwarded more than 25 drug related charges to crown counsel to date, including […]
Busy weekend for police with bear spray and criminal mischief
Last weekend was a busy one for local police, who answered 71 calls for service (as compared to roughly 25 on a normal weekend, according to RCMP Cpl. Deb Postnikoff. On April 29 at 12:30 a.m., police responded to an address on First Avenue and Fourth Street, where a caller said a group of young […]
Llama drama - police, fire, council members and residents halt llama's scenic tour of city
Police, fire, two city councillors and a group of residents (a total of as many as 15 people) mobilized this morning to recapture an escaped llama – that’s right, a llama. Cocoa the llama led authorities on a merry chase through the city this morning that lasted several hours and spanned several sections of the […]
Nelson Police arrest young female after Saturday night stabbing at foot of Baker Street; male victim released from hospital
A 20-year-old male was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital and a young female is in Nelson Police Department lockup after a stabbing Saturday night near the foot of Baker Street. At approximately 11:15 p.m., police received several 911 calls that male has been stabbed. Upon arrival, police noted several youths requesting police to attend to […]
Cars being targeted for smash-and-grabs at Bombi Summit
Police are reporting five separate incidences since January in which thieves have stolen from cars parked at the Bombi Summit. “The majority of the vehicles that have been targeted are snowmobilers that park there for a day, and also people that are skiing in to the cabins for a few days,” said RCMP Sgt. Laurel […]
RCMP recommend charges after Taghum man sees house destroyed in Saturday morning fire
A Taghum man is facing charges after police found the remains of a marihuana grow operation in the basement of his burned out home Saturday. As a result of the investigation RCMP will recommend charges of Production of a Controlled Substance against the 64-year-old male homeowner. “The house was severely damaged by the fire which […]
