RCMP officer injured after driver flees scene during distracted driver sting
RCMP said a 34-year-old man would appear in Nelson Provincial Court in relation to several criminal charges stemming from an incident on March 4, 2017 in Nelson. RCMP Sergeant Chad Badry said the incident unfolded as members of the West Kootenay Integrated Road Safety Unit were conducting a project targeting drivers using...
Carfentanil on Nelson’s streets, cops warn
One of the most dangerous illegal drugs in the world has been found on the streets of Nelson, police say. Carfentanil, a synthetic drug suspected in the deaths of hundreds of people worldwide, was found in suspected counterfeit oxycodone tablets seized from a subject during a recent arrest. “The Nelson Police Department...
More potentially deadly chemicals being found in street-level drugs in BC
BC RCMP wishes to advise that recent Health Canada tests have confirmed the presence of the compound W-18 and a fentanyl analog recently in two communities, and that drug users should be aware these chemicals may be present anywhere. In mid-December, 2016, Surrey RCMP seized pebble heroin, among other drugs, in relation to ...
ICBC keeps up the fight against auto insurance fraud
It's a never-ending surprise to see what people will try to get away with in this day and age. The Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) continues to fight fraudsters with a new education campaign to support its increased fraud prevention efforts....
Fraudsters pose as RCMP in CRA scam
A fraudster posing as Grand Forks RCMP officer demanded money on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for back taxes, fines and a fee from a Boundary citizen said Sgt. J.(Jim) Fenske in a media release. "The scammer told the citizen that the R.C.M.P. would be arresting the person and "seizing" her children if she did not...
Armed robbery at Teejay's, police ask witnesses to come forward
Castlegar RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Feb. 12 at a downtown business. At approximately 6 p.m., two suspects entered Teejay's grocery store on 4th Street with a replica firearm and approached the clerk. They took her to the back room and bound her arms, then proceeded to steal many items including...
NPD says online classified ad fraud targeting Nelson residents
There's another scam making its rounds in the Heritage City Sergeant Corey Hoy of the Nelson Police Department said Monday in a media release. Hoy said the new fraud targets Nelson area residents utilizing online classified ads. "Respondents to ads for employment have been receiving fake cheques in the mail," Hoy explained....
Representative for Children and Youth: Alex's Story Prompts Acting Rep to Recommend Key Changes
Lacking any permanent connection to his family and culture and without the mental health supports that might have made a difference, an 18-year-old Métis youth in care took his own life in an act of desperation, says an investigative report issued today by British Columbia’s Acting Representative for Children and Youth....
UPDATED: Missing Nelson woman found safe
The Nelson Police Department is thanking the press and public for their help after a missing Nelson woman was found thanks to local tips, according to Police Chief Paul Burkart. "Further to yesterday’s release, Nelson Police Department is happy to report that the missing person, Mrs. Judith Jeffrey has been located by Nelson...
RCMP arrest man trying to cut down power pole; suspect's house later destroyed by fire
A noise complaint Saturday night in the community of Edgewood was just the start of a few hectic days for Nakusp RCMP. RCMP were called to the to a residence (January 28th) in the community of Edgewood, — approximately 55 kilometers south of Nakusp and 220 km northwest of Nelson — after receiving a complaint that a neighbour...
