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Police say local drug seizure cause for deep concern

by Kyra Hoggan on 20 Feb 2013
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Police say local drug seizure cause for deep concern

Two people were arrested in Pass Creek Friday after a Castlegar Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) search of a private residence netted hash, marihuana and crystal methamphetamine.

A 52-year-old and a 32-year-old were arrested at the McDaniels Road home, according to RCMP Cpl. Darryl Orr, non-commissioned officer in charge of the Trail and Castlegar CRUs.

POLICE BEAT: Resident captures man red-handed, makes citizen’s arrest

by Erin Perkins on 18 Feb 2013
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POLICE BEAT: Resident captures man red-handed, makes citizen’s arrest

A Grand Forks resident took the law into his own hands when he made a citizen’s arrest to a man he caught stealing two toolboxes from a home on 5th Street in Grand Forks.

Grand Forks RCMP arrived on scene Monday, Feb. 11 at 4:02 p.m. after receiving the call for a theft in progress, said Grand Forks RCMP staff sergeant Jim Harrison.

When they got there, police found the 52 year-old Grand Forks man was in the custody of a citizen and they then re-arrested him and released on the promise to appear.

Suspicious fire at Hummingbird Bridge

by Les Johnson on 17 Feb 2013
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UPDATE: Bridge fire considered arson, police investigating

Grand Forks RCMP are looking for the person or persons responsible for lighting the Hummingbird Bridge on fire after they found two jerry cans of gasoline set against the frame of the bridge on Saturday, Feb. 16.

The bridge fire is one of four recent arson cases the Grand Forks RCMP have been investigating over the past month, said Grand Forks RCMP staff sergeant Jim Harrison.

"This is the fourth fire believed to be arson in the North Fork area and that is really concerning us," said Harrison, adding they have no idea what the motive would be.

The other three fires occured on private properties in the same area of North Fork Road and involved out buildings. No one has been hurt in this new wave of criminal activity.

Police have idenitified a vehicle and person of interest already, said Harrison.

"If anybody in that area has seen anything that they think is suspicious please call us," said Harrison. 

Due to the speedy response by the Grand Forks Fire Rescue Department, the bridge was structurally unscathed. It was inspected by EMCON and deemed safe to drive over, so traffic patterns will continue as usual, said Harrison.

ORIGINAL STORY:

A suspicious bridge fire was the reason that Fire / Rescue, RCMP and Ministry of Highways personnel were called out to the Hummingbird Bridge just after 9PM Saturday Feb. 16, 2013.

Pay attention to the road: Eating can cost $167 . . . or more

by Nelson Daily staff on 14 Feb 2013
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Eating while operating a vehicle can now cost drivers a hefty fine. — The Nelson Daily photo

by Suzy Hamilton, The Nelson Daily

Texting while driving is the big no-no, but anything from petting Fido on your lap to eating your lunch while driving can net you a handsome traffic ticket.

As part of an educational campaign to change driving habits, the RCM Police are targeting distracted drivers in the month of February.

Even using your rear view to put on your lipstick can get you pulled over said Sgt. Derrick Donovan of the West Kootenay Traffic Unit. 

Police seize almost $60,000 along with Maryjane

by Trail Champion on 14 Feb 2013
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Police seize almost $60,000 along with Maryjane
Apparently, local police aren't going to buy it, if you tell them the $59,000 in your trunk is just extra spending cash, according to West Kootenay Traffic Services Sgt. Derrick Donovan.
 
"On Feb. 11 at approximately 7 p.m.,  an officer from the Nelson West Kootenay Traffic Services, with the assistance of the Salmo RCMP, stopped a vehicle on Highway 3 West of Salmo which appeared to be driving in an erratic manner, Donovan said.

RCMP Traffic Services target distracted drivers in February

by Nelson Daily staff on 11 Feb 2013
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Texting while driving can lead to a fine of $167.

Reducing fatalities and serious injuries is the number one priority of the BC RCMP Traffic Services.

Which is why in February, RCMP officers around the province will be targetting distracted drivers.

"In the month of February police across B.C. will be targeting drivers who operate vehicles while using a handheld device," said Cpl Robert McDonald of BC RCMP Traffic Services.

Holding a cell phone in your hand on speaker phone is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act of Using an Electronic Device While Driving and could result in a fine of $167.

Five accused of Delhi gang rape and murder plead not guilty

by Wikinews on 07 Feb 2013
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Students in Delhi protesting against rape and for new laws for womens' rights. Image: Nilanjana Roy.

Five men pleaded not guilty yesterday to the rape and murder of a 23-year-old Delhi student. They face 13 charges and the death penalty in a specially set up "fast track court".

The accused, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Kumar, Ram Singh, Mukesh Singh and Akshay Thakur, signed statements in the court declaring their innocence. The five men could face the death penalty if convicted. The men, on Saturday filed in to the court room with their faces covered, and are next expected to be back in court for a hearing on Monday for the formal start of the trial.

International man hunt ends with capture near Nelson

by Contributor on 05 Feb 2013
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International man hunt ends with capture near Nelson

Canada Border Service agents at a land crossing near Nelson, BC put an end to a man-hunt which crossed the northern Canada/US border.

John Peter Ollivier, 45, of Ketchikan, Alaska, is alleged to have been responsible for a rash of break & enters in Alaska before stealing a boat and crossing the marine border into Canada.

Ollivier took refuge in small communities in the north and began hitch-hiking through the area.

Alaska State Troopers, RCMP Detachment members, Federal RCMP Border Integrity members and CBSA worked together to locate and arrest Ollivier.

Updated: Family told by police no 'meth lab' in Rosemont house

by Nelson Daily staff on 03 Feb 2013
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Officers from the RCMP “E” Division Response Team for Clandestine Labs in Vancouver dismantled a suspected “meth lab” Sunday in Rosemont. — The Nelson Daily photo

The family of the 33-year-old man found dead in a Rosemont duplex Friday night is upset with some of the media reports and rumours circulating that their son had a “meth lab” in the residence.

The parents, currently travelling to Nelson from Eastern Canada, was told by police there is no “meth lab” in the house a close friend of the deceased man said to The Nelson Daily Monday.

The close friend is still trying to sort out what happened and at this time, did not want to have his name published.

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