Search for Owen Rooney gains momentum with reported sightings
The search for missing Australian man, Owen Rooney, has been extended to Vancouver Island after possible sightings. One incident in Nanaimo occurred on Nov. 5 but was not reported to police until one week later. The adult female caller told police she saw a news report that same night and decided after watching it that […]
Uphill marijuana grow operation set to harvest busted by police
The Nelson Daily staff A sizable marijuana grow operation has been unearthed in an Uphill neighbourhood. Nelson Police Department officers have busted a marijuana grow operation in the basement of an Uphill home, with three people facing charges after 90 plants in full bloom were seized by police. According to police, the...
Scam Central - Castlegar police warn of recent con routines
Aside from the counterfeit money detailed in a separate Source article, police are warning about scams targeting both retailers and individuals in the community. According to Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Dan Pollock, a local business got taken in Nov. 6, when a man came in wanting to return some merchandise. “This person knew a lot...
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with alleged assault at local arena
Trail RCMP Sgt. Mike Wiocentowich said that, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a 57-year-old Grand Forks man turned himself in to police at the Trail and Greater District RCMP Detachment. The man was arrested by an officer for the alleged assault. A report will be forwarded to Crown Council. Previous coverage: Trail and Greater District […]
