Crime

City Police shut down drug trafficking house in Nelson

by Nelson Daily staff on 30 Mar 2013
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City Police shut down drug trafficking house in Nelson

Nelson Police executed a search warrant on a drug trafficking house on Carbonate Street Thursday (March 28), shutting down the operation in fast order.

The warrant was served following a long, involved investigation into drugs being dealt from the residence in the 900 block of Carbonate Street.

Arrested and charged with drug trafficking and possession charges along with weapons related charges is 61-year-old Francis Dukart.

Dukart remains is custody with an expected court date Tuesday (April 2).

Police issue press release re: fire #3

by Castlegar Source on 28 Mar 2013
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Police issue press release re: fire #3
On March 28 at 10:08 a.m., Castlegar fire department received a call reporting a garage fire in the 300 Block of 7 Avenue in Castlegar.
Castlegar Fire Department and Police responded to the scene. A detached garage was fully engulfed in flames. The owner was located and did not receive any injuries. No one was inside the garage.
 
Castlegar Fire Department, Castlegar RCMP, B.C.

UPDATE: Nothing new in suspicious death of man found in Cottonwood Creek

by Nelson Daily staff on 27 Mar 2013
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A man's body was found in Cottonwood Creek to the right of this NPD vechicle Saturday morning. — The Nelson Daily photo

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 off the area to begin the investigation into the suspicious death.

UPDATED: Police confirm arson in church fire

by Kyra Hoggan on 27 Mar 2013
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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.
 

Castlegar RCMP begin investigation into two suspicious fires

by Kyra Hoggan on 26 Mar 2013
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St Ritas Catholic Church in Castlegar was gutted following an overnight fire. — photo courtesy RCMP

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 Kinnaird Community Church in the 1200 block of 26th Street. 

Creston RCMP foil home invasion, arrest two suspects

by Nelson Daily staff on 23 Mar 2013
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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 the 600 block of 7th Avenue South.

The suspects had fled, prior to police arrival and on attendance investigators noted that the suspects had discharged a firearm at the door in their attempts failed attempts to gain entry. 

Bizarre twist in Johnson's Landing thefts - items found at roadside

by Castlegar Source on 21 Mar 2013
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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, noticed a Toro lawn tractor, a snow plow, Table saw, various other hand tools and other equipment related to the recent break and enters, piled neatly at the side of the roadway.

Police to offer Tweet-a-thons in Surrey

by Contributor on 20 Mar 2013
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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 media and better connect with the community. This will include various tweet-a-thons from RCMP personnel as well as specialized updates and information from various units and sections.

Wiser but poorer, texters get a message from the RCMP: Pay full attention while driving

by Nelson Daily staff on 19 Mar 2013
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Drivers texting, not eating, was up according to the West Kootenay Traffic Unit.

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 West Kootenay area,” said Sgt. Derrick Donovan of the West Kootenay Traffic Unit. 

Johnson's Landing slide victims now victimized by thieves

by Castlegar Source on 19 Mar 2013
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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.

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