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 of in a secure manner to avoid any possible confrontations with wildlife.
 
If you see a bear in your area, please contact the Nelson Police Department at (250) 354-3919 or the RAPP Hotline at 1-877-952-7277 or online at www.rapp.bc.ca.

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 restraining a female suspect who had stabbed a 29 year old female at least 5 times. Police arrested the 50 year old female suspect on scene who was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital for minor self-inflicted injuries. The female suspect was released from hospital and remains in police custody. Charges are being recommended.

The female victim sustained significant stab wound injuries to her body and arm and remains in stable condition. One of the intervening citizens also suffered minor injuries. Although the investigation is ongoing, at this time police do not believe that the victim and suspect knew each other. Police will be conducting extensive follow-up and would like to thank the public and acknowledge their bravery in assisting the victim. If anyone has any information regarding this event they are asked to contact the Nelson Police Department General Investigation Section.

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 towards women and children. It began along the Highway of Tears in B.C. and has grown into a national campaign to engage all Canadians. The walk is sponsored in part by the Nelson Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR) committee and Nelson Community Services. Participating in the Moose Hide Campaign is an act of reconciliation.

• For those who would like to fast over the lunch hour, thank you.
• The walk will take place starting from City Hall Courtyard at around 12:20 pm.

For more information:
Email: info@moosehidecampaign.ca
Phone: 1-250-882-7018

History of the Moose Hide Campaign

On an early 2011 August morning, an Indigenous man named Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven were hunting moose near the infamous Highway of Tears, a section of highway between Prince George and Prince Rupert, BC, where dozens of women have gone missing or been found murdered. They had brought down a moose that would help feed the family for the winter and provide a moose hide for cultural purposes. As the daughter was skinning the moose her father started thinking…They were so near the highway that has brought so much sorrow to the communities along its endless miles, here with his young daughter who deserved a life free of violence. ..That’s when the idea sprang to life! What if they use the moose hide to inspire men to become involved in the movement and to end violence towards women and children? Together with family and friends they cut up the moose hide into small squares and started the Moose Hide Campaign. Seven years later, more than 1,000,000 squares of moose hide have been distributed and the Moose Hide Campaign has spread to communities and organizations across Canada.
The Nelson VAWIR (Violence Against Women in Relationships) is comprised of the following community agencies: Community Based Specialized Victim Services; Police based Victim Services; Nelson Police Department; Nelson RCMP; Nelson Community Services (Stopping the Violence Women’s Counselling, Women’s Outreach and Aimee Beaulieu Transition House); Family Justice; Crown; Community Corrections; Ministry of Child and Family Development; Nelson Mental Health and Substance Use-Interior Health; Kootenay Kids; Nelson Women’s Centre; Salmo and Kaslo Community Services (Stopping the Violence Counselling)

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 are opportunistic in nature and vehicle owners can take preventative measures to minimize these incidents.

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 the scene.  The male driver and lone occupant of a black Mercedes sedan had lost control of his vehicle resulting in it leaving the highway.   The vehicle rolled over 100 feet down the highway embankment into a wooded area adjacent to the Rosemont pedestrian underpass trail.  The driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital for treatment. Due to the lack of lighting and difficult terrain a recovery of the vehicle will not be performed until daylight and will require temporary closure of the pedestrian trail. Partial closure of the westbound highway lanes above the scene may be required as well.  A quantity of suspected methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle during police search.  Nelson police are continuing to conduct an investigation into the cause of the collision.

Arrest of Elope from Trail Daly Pavilion NPD file 2019-3279

On July 29^th, 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 male in order to facilitate his return was issued on that date.  NPD received information from RCMP as well that the male was heading to Nelson and considered a risk to himself or others.

On July 30^th, 2019 at approximately 10am, members of NPD learned that the male’s vehicle was in the Nelson area and began efforts to locate and apprehend the male.  At approximately 12:30 pm the male was located in his vehicle and arrested without incident in the area of the 800 block of Front St. The male was transported to Kootenay Lake Hospital for transport back to the Trail Daly Pavilion.

Sincerely,

Sgt. Nate Holt

250-354-3919

holt@nelsonpolice.ca