SUBJECT: Wildlife   The Nelson Police Department has recently noted an increase in bear activity in various parts of the City.  The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public that this is the time for bears to be looking for food and to ensure that garbage, compost, and waste products are disposed […]

MEDIA RELEASE             On September 19, 2019 at approximately 5:20pm Nelson Police Department received multiple 911 calls regarding a stabbing in progress at the south east corner of Baker and Stanley St. Police attended as did Nelson Fire Rescue Service, BC Ambulance Service and Dr. Nick Sparrow. Upon arrival on scene police found several citizens […]

MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN- NELSON REGIONAL EVENT When: Thursday, October 3, 2019 between 12:00pm-1:00pm Where: Nelson City Hall Courtyard, Nelson, B.C. What: Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who walk to end violence against women and children. This walk is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence […]

SUBJECT: Nelson Police Department Files of Interest   Recently the Nelson Police Department has received numerous complaints of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Nelson Uphill area. The Nelson Police Department would like to remind the public to ensure vehicles are secure and that all valuables are removed or hidden from sight.  These criminal acts […]

SUBJECT: Single Vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident – NPD file 2019-3637 At 12:40am on August 16, 2019 Nelson Police Dispatch received a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle incident on Hwy 3A/6 just east of the intersection of Government Rd.  Nelson Police Department, Nelson Fire Rescue Service, BC Ambulance Service and Dr. Nick Sparrow attended […]

Arrest of Elope from Trail Daly Pavilion NPD file 2019-3279 On July 29th, 2019 Nelson Police Department received an assistance request from Trail RCMP regarding a male who had walked away from the Trail Daly Pavilion against authority to have him assessed under the Mental Health Act.  A Form 21 Directors warrant to arrest the […]

Public Safety Message Cutting agent found in a local cocaine seizure   The Nelson Police Department recently received lab results from Health Canada in regard to a seizure of suspected cocaine that was sent in for analysis.   Health Canada reported that the sample contained a cutting agent. Cutting agents are added to illicit drugs […]

  The Nelson Police Department would like to warn the public of a cougar that has been seen in the Fairview area of Nelson over the last two days.   Sightings have been reported from the 400 block of Chatham Street, 600 block of Nelson Avenue and Sproat Drive areas of Nelson.   Some safety […]

Nelson Police Foundation Receives Significant Donation From Local Couple For First Responder Mental Health     In late 2018, the Nelson Police Foundation was looking for other projects to support through their fundraising.  The Foundation supports police projects that are typically not covered under the regular police operational budget.  In the past they provided funding […]

April 15-21, 2019- Prevention of Violence Against Women Week   “The journey towards ending violence against women and girls is not an easy one- it is long and challenging- but it is possible. Events like this one are an important step along that journey. They are an opportunity to unite around a common purpose, to […]