RCMP continue 'harvest' in the Slocan Valley with busts
Over the last 18 months the Slocan Lake RCMP detachment has been harvesting of another sort in the Slocan Valley — with a warning of more to come. The detachment has executed 16 drug warrants in the valley, securing drug charges in nearly all of their cases, said Const. Shaun Foley of the Slocan Lake […]
Police set out rules and regs for All Hallows Eve
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls may roam the streets in the days to come … but it’s the cops you should be scared of, if you’re indulging in any over-the-top revelry.“The Castlegar RCMP will have an enhanced presence to deal with any Hallowe’en generated issues,” said RCMP Cpl. Deb Postnikoff. “Officers will be dedicated to deal...
Thieves go to jail for Nelson/Castlegar break-ins
Two Kelowna men are facing jail time after a string of break-and-enters in Castlegar and Nelson last week. According to Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew, the two men were arrested on Oct. 20, the same day the crimes were committed. “Kyle Hodson,19, and Phillip Helgren, 20, appeared in court the following day and pled […]
POLICE: Armed standoff in Midway ends without injury
A 61-year-old man wielding a shotgun surrendered to police after a four hour stand-off last night in Midway, B.C. At about 7 p.m. police responded to a call that a man had loaded weapons and was threatening to harm himself in his home. RCMP members of the Boundary Regional Detachment (Midway and Grand Forks) secured […]
Would-be thief locks himself into stolen Corvette
The Prince George RCMP sent out the following press release today, underlining the importance of having some degree of mental acuity before attempting to embark upon a life of crime: On Oct.23 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Prince George RCMP responded to a report of a male with an axe attempting to steal a Corvette from a […]
Castlegar police have suspects in custody after late-night break-and-enter spree
Police have two suspects in custody after a series of break-ins last night in Nelson and Castlegar. Castlegar RCMP Sgt. Laurel Mathew says two 19-year-old men, both from Kelowna, will be facing at least seven charges in connection with last night’s events. “On Oct 19, just before midnight, Castlegar RCMP officers responded to […]
Murder victim's family calls for social change
Ed. Note: The following is a press release issued by the family of 35-year-old murder victim Cynthia Maas. Police today charged 21-year-old Cody Alan Legebokoff with her murder.Cynthia's News Release I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even...
Prince George police arrest 21-year-old alleged serial killer
The Prince George RCMP announced that a series of homicide charges have been laid in connection with one investigation dating back to 2009 and two investigations from 2010. These charges are the result of a 10-month coordinated investigation called Project E-Prelude, a joint investigation led by investigators from the North District Major Crime unit and […]
Jean Cusworth says daughter's killer should have murder conviction
The charge of first-degree murder should have been upheld in Kelowna court last week, says the mother of the 19-year-old former L.V. Rogers graduate who was killed in that city 18 years ago, The Canadian Press reports. Jean Cusworth said Friday Neil Snelson, who was convicted Thursday for the beating and strangulation death of her […]
After interrupting morning smoke, man gets aggressive towards mall security
The smell of marijuana ended up in a shoving match, a fight and the eventual take down of the smoker by Chahko Mika Mall security. On Thursday morning around 10:30 a.m. security staff at the mall noticed the smell of marijuana wafting into the mall. The two security personnel first looked inside the mall for […]
