Police diffuse armed stand off in Nakusp
It took police hours to prevent a very violent end to an armed stand off in Nakusp on Monday, according to RCMP Cpl Ryan Fehler. "On June 9, the Nakusp RCMP received a report that a male attended the British Columbia Service Building in Nakusp and was damaging a vehicle with a shovel," Fehler said in a press release issude...
Nelson resident surprised to find bear stealing cookies from family kitchen
A cousin of Yogi Bear was spotted stealing cookies from a kitchen in the Uphill part of Nelson Sunday Nelson Police said in a media release. Nelson Police said an Uphill resident was surprised to find a black bear in the kitchen chowing down on the baked goods. The bear left when finished and was […]
Statement from Tom Feeney's family
My name is Colin Lohrer (Son-in-law) I am here today – on behalf of my family - to support the RCMP’s efforts in determining who is responsible for this unthinkable crime. Dad was born and raised in Rossland. He was a father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved to hunt and fish and enjoy the outdoors. In his younger...
Police seek help in Rossland homicide
The following is a press release via Superintendent Tim Head, the acting Southeast District Officer for the BC RCMP: “We are here today to seek the public’s assistance in the on-going and active homicide investigation into the death of a Rossland man. On Thursday June 5th at approximately 11 a.m. the Trail and...
Police prepare press conference in face of Rossland homicide
BC RCMP will be holding a news conference on Monday June 9, 2014 to assist with the active and ongoing homicide investigation into the June 5 discovery of a body at a residence on Feeney Road near Rossland, B.C. Representatives from the Southeast District RCMP and the family of the victim will be present to provide an update...
BREAKING: Homicide in Rossland
Police are investigating a homicide after a body was discovered at a residence Thursday morning. On June 5, at approx 11:00 am the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment received a call in regards to the discovery of a body at a residence on Feeney Road near Rossland, B.C. Upon arrival police located the body of a...
Arson/Armed robbery cases working through court system
Police are slowly working two massive files through the court system, with the first reaching sentencing in Castlegar court Monday. Lee Wilding, 19, offered a guilty plea in the arson causing more than half a million dollars in damage to the Kinnaird Church of God on March 18 – a crime he committed just one week after being...
Pedestrian escapes injury after nearly being hit by Sunday morning impaired driver
Nelson Police reported a pedestrian escaped injury after nearly being hit by an impaired driver Sunday morning in the Heritage City. NPD dispatch was alerted when a vehicle and pedestrian avoided a collision with another motorist at approximately 11 a.m. Sunday. Fearing the driver involved in the near miss may have been impaired, the motorist […]
Pitbull attack at Millennium raises issue of controversial bylaw
A Good Samaritan saved a 13-year-old girl and her dog from a Pitbull attack in Millennium Park May 19, according to RCMP Cpl. Debbie Postnikoff. “We got a call at 2:33 p.m. that a Pitbull was attacking another dog in Millennium Park,” Postnikoff said. “The Pitbull was on a leash, but broke free and attacked a Black Lab. “I ...
Woman arrested for causing disturbance on Baker Street/NPD continues investigation of pepper spray robbery
A female is scheduled to appear in Court after causing a disturbance Saturday (May 24) afternoon on Baker Street. The incident occurred after Nelson Police attended a call at approximately 5 p.m. of a many drinking in the 400 Block of Baker Street. When officers arrived the 40-year-old man, known to them, was charged under […]
