UPDATED: Nelson Police arrest 26-year-old female in connection with pharmacy B & E
Despite arresting the suspect in the recent theft of drugs from a local pharmacy, Nelson Police are warning the public to be careful if coming into contact with these narcotics. Police arrested a 26 year-old female of no fixed address, charging the female with Break and Entering a Business. “Unfortunately, police were unable to recover […]
Lillooet RCMP ask for assistance on solving three-decaded old cold case
Lillooet RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in a cold case that is more than three decades old. Roxanne Elaine Fleming has been missing since August 23, 1982. Fleming, a young, vibrant First Nations woman, attended the Lillooet District Hospital at the time for a broken finger. Although there have been unconfirmed...
Body cameras for NPD? Good idea, but they come with a cost
Nelson Police Department are considering the use of personal body cameras. But they come with a cost, says NPD chief Wayne Holland. “Is there a need for them in Nelson? Not necessarily,” he said. “Nelson (police) has the lowest per capita complaints in the province.” But the chiefs and the police association are in favour […]
NPD officers arrest female shop lifters following afternoon spree
Nelson Police said two women are facing theft following a shopping spree in a couple of local store Thursday (January 15) afternoon. Sgt Dino Falcone said in a media release police were called at 3:45 p.m. that two females entered a retail store and left without paying for some valuable items. “After the duo left […]
NPD advise public of 'hydro' phone scam
Nelson Police is issuing a warning of another phone scam hitting the city — this time from a person claiming to be employed by a local hydro company. Cst. Corey Hoy of the NPD said the department received a call for service from a local business advising of the scam call. "The person stated that the business’ power was going...
Whistler RCMP locate bodies of missing ice climbers
Whistler RCMP in coordination with Pemberton Search and Rescue have located the bodies of three ice climbers who were reported missing earlier Monday. A search was started at first light for the ice climbers who had been reported during the night. “Shortly after the search started three bodies were located approximately ...
Nelson Police arrest man for uttering threats at local bar staff
An intoxicated man spent the night in police cells after threatening staff at a local drinking establishment late Saturday (January 10) evening. Nelson Police were called to a bar at the 400 Block of Vernon Street to a report of a patron threatening staff. The 36-year-old man was asked by staff to leave the business. However,...
Slocan Lake RCMP asks for public assistance in finding missing woman
The Slocan Lake RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a woman reported missing on Wednesday (January 7). Victoria Aguilar, 63, was last seen walking on Harold Street in the Village of Slocan a short distance from her home. Aguilar, listed at 5'4" tall, medium build, fair complexion with freckles and a shaved...
Trying to escape custody nets alleged NDCU robber five months in jail
The alleged robber who evaded police for weeks was sentenced to five months in jail Tuesday in Nelson Provincial Court after a botched escape attempt from a deputy sheriff in September. Andrew Stevenson, 34, was handed a five month sentenced by Judge Don Sperry. The sentence was one month longer than crown and defence agreed...
Not the way to ring in the New Year
A man rang in the New Year in Nelson Police cells after being arrested for a series of charges following an early morning accident on the first day of 2015. Nelson Police became involved after receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls about a fight in the 100 Block Anderson Street at 3:10 a.m. Thursday. When officers arrived […]
