Kelowna RCMP look for more child victims of accused prolific pedophile
Police are asking the public for help in identifying the victims of an accused prolific pedophile, according to Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Joe Duncan. “Investigators fear there could be more victims of a man accused of sexual assaults involving children and are asking anyone who has had contact with him to call police,” Duncan said.“On...
UPDATED: RCMP, Coroners Service, Fire Departments continue to investigate cause of Blewett fire
Nelson RCMP, B.C. Coroners Service the Blewett, Beasley and Nelson Fire Departments continuing to investigate the cause of a fire that claimed a life early Sunday morning said Sgt. Darryl Little media spokeperson for the Kootenay Boundary Regional RCMP. Little said that at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday, a fire was reported in...
LETTER: What is the delay in investigation of officer-involved shooting of Waylon Edey
Ed. Note: To read the answers offered by the Independent Investigations Office regarding many of the questions posed below, click here). On the evening of Jan. 30, 2015, Waylon Jesse Edey, of Yahk, B.C. was shot dead by an RCMP Officer, during an “attempted traffic stop”, which took place on the Kinnaird Bridge, near Castlegar,...
IIO speaks to investigations in de Groot/Edey officer-involved shootings in West Kootenay
The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is responding to many questions and allegations from local residents as to the amount of time the IIO is taking to investigate the officer-involved shooting deaths of Slocan resident Peter De Groot on Oct. 13, 2014 in the Slocan Valley and Yahk resident Waylon Edey on Jan. 28, 2015...
Nelson Police warn public of hydro scam making rounds in Heritage City
A hydro scam making its rounds through the province has finally found its way into Nelson. Nelson Police Department said Tuesday (March 3) a local business received a telephone call from a person claiming to be employed by a local hydro company. The person told the business’ electricity was going to be disconnected immediately...
UPDATED: Missing person found
Nelson RCMP are pleased to advise that this individual has been located back at her residence. As always the RCMP wish to thank Nelson Search and Rescue for their professionalism and quick response. Previous coverage: Nelson RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a missing North Shore resident. Tuesday, at 2:14...
Independent Investigations Office clears NPD during arrest of alleged NDCU robber
Members of the Nelson Police Department have been cleared of any misconduct in the arrest of the alleged robber of the Nelson and District Credit Union in April of 2014. The Independent Investigations Office made the announcement this week. "Based on the evidence obtained as a result of the investigation, I cannot conclude ...
UPDATED: BC Coroners Service identifies body of woman found near Slocan City
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a female who was found deceased near Slocan City on Sunday (February 15) as Victoria Aguilar, aged 63, of Slocan. Aguilar had been reported missing by family members on January 7, 2015, when they had been unable to make contact with her for several days. A search at the ...
Trail RCMP arrest alleged drug traffickers
On Feb.12, at 8:30 p.m., a member of the Trail RCMP stopped a vehicle on Columbia Avenue in Trail. Shortly after stopping the vehicle, two of the occupants exited the vehicle and started leaving the scene on foot. The RCMP member directed the occupants back to their vehicle and both were arrested for drug releated offences....
UPDATED: NPD report missing Nelson man found in good health
Nelson Police Department Acting Sergeant Corey Hoy said in media release that a missing Nelson man was located Monday morning. Hoy said at approximately 10:30 a.m. Alexander MacKay, 35, was located and found in good health. MacKay had not been seen or had contact with his family since departing his residence on (Tuesday)...
