1909 landmark hotel destroyed by suspected arson
Grand Forks RCMP have a suspect in custody for arson as another heritage landmark, the Grand Forks Hotel built in 1909, burnt to the ground last night. “Given the suspicious circumstances of the fires we are not releasing anything about the suspect at this time,” said Grand Forks RCMP Staff Sergeant Jim Harrison. At about […]
Scam makes it way around Nakusp, RCMP puts out alert to citizens
RCMP report and internet / telephone scam is making its way around the Village of Nakusp. Police report a Nakusp citizen recently applied for and was offered a job to be a Mystery Shopper for Winners Merchants International L.P. The citizen was sent a cheque and they were asked to cash it at a local […]
Copper thieves knock out Fortis BC communications Monday, RCMP now involved in investigation
RCMP in Castlegar is conducting a full investigation into a damaged Fortis BC fiber optics cable on right-a-way near a substation next to the Tarry’s Fire Hall across from Kalesnikoff Lumber at 2103 Highway 3A. Sometime in the past few days a coiled fiber optics cable attached to the side off of a power pole […]
Nelson police call arresting circumstances 'bizarre'
Even police are describing an arrest in Nelson this afternoon as “bizarre”. “On Monday afternoon, Nelson Police responded to a report from a woman of an intruder in her Fairview residence,” said Nelson Police Department’s Sgt. Howie Grant. “When officers arrived on scene they found a 21-year-old Nelson man sitting at a computer desk in […]
Teen Dance at local bar goes off without a hitch
A teen dance at the Element Night Club Sunday had many local parents concerned after a similar dance last month saw public drunkenness and drug use, but local officials who attended are saying this event was a paragon of good, clean fun. City councillor Deb McIntosh said the event was far less-attended than its more controversial...
Weekend incidents imply cops/booze/cars not a good mixture
Two incidents in Castlegar this weekend would seem to incidate that alcohol is not the ideal lubricant when developing a relationship with police, especially if you're operating a motor vehicle. The first incident, according to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Deb Postnikoff, began Friday evening, during a snow storm that left limited...
RCMP: Man assaulted with hammer while collecting rent just after midnight
A 34-year-old Castlegar man is facing charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon after an incident last Tuesday night that saw a 45-year-old Castlegar man sent to hospital. According to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew, the victim attended a residence in the city's south end in an attempt, police believe, to...
Thieves target free pet food
In what could, perhaps, be described as one of the more stupid crimes being committed in the region, thieves continue to steal pet food from the Trail branch of the SPCA – despite the fact they could have it for free. The manager of the regional branch, Danielle Jackman, says the shelter at 7700 Highway 3B has become a frequent...
POLICE BEAT: Robber stopped in his tracks
Grand Forks RCMP caught a robber red handed after a citizen called them out for a robbery in progress at the Overwaitea in Grand Forks. The call came in on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10:48 p.m.. When the police got there the 51 year-old man from Grand Forks was inside the Overwaitea compound at the […]
NFD respond to Sunday morning fire on Mill Street
Nelson Fire Department successfully contained a fire in the 400 block of Mill Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. Just after 5:30 a.m., the Nelson Fire Dispatch received an emergency call reporting smoke coming from a neighboring residence. The duty shift called out additional members and responded immediately to the location with an […]
