Two Trail men in Trail RCMP cells after separate incidents
A 26-year-old Trail man is behind bars with a laundry list of charges, according to Trail Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. He said the charges stem from four separate incidents that occurred over the course of two days. “He’s charged with Arson, Uttering Threats, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Break-and-Enter,” Reid said. Meanwhile,...
Home invasion/attempted arson has Trail family locking doors
What appears to be a bizarre home invasion/attempted arson early Tuesday morning has a local Trail woman completely rattled, and warning her fellow residents to lock their doors. Angela Lamoureux, mother of three, said her children had gone to their father’s home, and she and her husband had indulged in several drinks before...
Trail blaze creates havoc for firefighters
A fire on East Street this morning saw 16 firefighters from Warfield and Trail struggling to contain the blaze, according to KBRFR Cpt. Ryan Smyth. The call came in at 4:33 a.m. and fire crews arrived at 1674 East Street in Trail at 4:39 a.m. “When crews arrived on scene, there was heavy black smoke showing from the home,” ...
RCMP said pedestrian struck by vehicle at popular pullout area near Field, BC
A 54-year-old woman from Quebec was was pronounced deceased at the scene after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon at a popular road pullout near Field, BC., Cpl. Dan Moskaluk, District Advisory NCO for the RCMP South East District said in a media release Monday. Moskaluk said the woman suffered fatal injuries during...
UPDATED: Missing Winlaw resident located unharmed
RCMP report the 16-year-old male reported missing from Winlaw on August 10, has been located. The Slocan Lake RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 16-year-old male reported missing on August 10, has been located and he is safe and sound. "Thanks to the media and public for your assistance," the RCMP said. Slocan Lake RCMP...
Cops nab suspect in theft-from-vehicles file
Police have arrested a Trail man in connection with a rash of thefts from vehicles in the area, according to Trail RCMP Acting Sgt. Devon Reid. “On Aug. 21 … Trail RCMP located and arrested a 30-year-old male for at least six offences stemming from the theft of items from unlocked motor vehicles in the […]
Busy week for NPD, investigation continues after knife used in fight
Transient campers, impaired drivers as well as an increase in people consuming alcohol and drugs in the downtown core kept police busy during the past week said a Nelson Police Department media release Thursday. “Nelson Police Department has noted an increase in calls for service regarding transient camping within the city and debris being left […]
RCMP Warn About Cops for Kids Phone Calls
Southern Interior RCMP are warning the public of telephone solicitations in the name of Cops for Kids that could be circulating throughout the Southeast District and other parts of the province. The RCMP report separate calls are being received of suspicious phone soliciting in addition to aggressive and high pressure type ...
RCMP report vehicle similar to missing Revelstoke man possibly found in Fish River
Nakusp RCMP said in a media release Monday a vehicle may have been located in regards to a missing person file from Revelstoke. The file started Thursday, August 3 at 12:47 p.m. when Nakusp RCMP received a report that 29-year-old Jared Szabo was missing after the Revelstoke resident failed to arrive the previous evening. Szabo, […]
Williams Lake man fined for setting off fireworks
RCMP arrested an intoxicated resident after vigilant members of the community reported fireworks being set off in the Carson Road area in Williams Lake. RCMP said in a media release during the early morning hours of Saturday (August 5, 2017) Williams Lake RCMP responded to reports of a mischief in progress, after receiving information that […]