RCMP aim to reduce accidental 911 calls
Last year, the Operations Communications Center (OCC) in Kelowna received a total of 221,073 911 calls, of which 46,033 were abandoned. Over half (53 percent) of those abandoned calls were generated from mobile devices, as more and more people are primarily using wireless technology as means of communication. The RCMP Southeast District 911 OCC located in Kelowna […]
Hate crime in Nelson one of two random attacks in as many days
A second unprovoked, random assault in Nelson has police asking for public assistance in solving what they have dubbed a hate crime. Nelson’s Sgt. Steve Bank says three young Korean exchange students were attacked in the 200 Block of Baker Street on April 30 at about 8:30 p.m. “Although no serious injuries were sustained ...
Bizarre bear-spray attack apparently random
Three people walking on a Nelson street in the wee hours of May 1were attacked in what police say was apparently a random assault. Paul Burkart, acting Sergeant with the Nelson Police Department, said the three were accosted by two males who jumped out of a car. “Two of the victims managed to elude their […]
Name released of local teen convicted of possessing child pornography
Police are no longer withholding the name of a 19-year-old Castlegar teen facing his second set of charges for possession of child pornography. Wheeler Wood made an appearance in Nelson court today after RCMP checked to see if he was complying with the conditions of release from a previous child-porn conviction, and found an […]
NPD contends with a spring potpourri of mischief and alcohol
Spring fever has hit the city and the Nelson Police are left having to deal with the resulting fracas. In a four-day span the police dealt with 64 calls for service, with many domestic disputes, alcohol-related incidences and instances of mischief peppering their calls. Transients of “no fixed address” were the alleged culprits found damaging […]
Two Castlegar men charged with assaulting 61-year-old
Two Castlegar men are facing assault charges after an altercation Friday night. Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Dan Pollock said police and ambulance were called to a downtown Castlegar residence at about 7 p.m. “Upon arrival, police located a 61-year-old male victim in his home suffering from facial injuries,” Pollock said. “The victim suffered a broken nose […]
Only in Castlegar: Drive-by dishings
The Castlegar RCMP are investigating a series of unusual incidents on Pass Creek Road, Robson and in downtown Castlegar, according to RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. "Six vehicles have been damaged in the night by someone throwing plates and cups at parked vehicles," Mathew said. "On the morning of April 6, the first two incidents...
Police to release name of teen charged with possession of child porn
Police will be releasing the name of a 19-year-old Castlegar man facing charges of child porn possession and breach of probation, after having been convicted of the same pornography charge in 2010. (See https://castlegarsource.com/news/crime/castlegar-teenager-facing-new-child-porn-charges-10984)Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel...
Castlegar teenager facing new child porn charges
A 19-year-old Castlegar man on probation for possession of child pronography will soon be facing new charges, according to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew. “On April 20, RCMP were conducting a check on this man (after) he was convicted of possessing child pornography in May 2010 … and was sent4enced to 14 days in jail and […]
The hitchhikers' guide to awareness and other assorted police encounters
A “suspicious” male hitchhiking on Highway 3A Saturday evening bolted as soon as police saw him, jettisoning a clear medication bottle in his wake as he ran. However, he was caught by Nelson Police officers after a brief chase off of Government Road. The bottle was believed to contain cocaine, said NPD Sgt. Jarrett Slomba. […]
