Category: Nelson Police Department

SUBJECT: Friday June 24 noon to Monday June 27 noon

Nelson Police officers had a busy weekend with 73 calls for service in 72 hours. Files of
note include:

On Saturday morning officers were alerted to a possible impaired driver in the 1000 blk
of Lakeside Drive. The driver was located and found to be prohibited from driving in
British Columbia. He was issued an appearance notice for a later court date.

On Saturday evening officers were called to the intersection of Stanley St and Baker St
for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with
members. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries
and the driver was issued a violation ticket for failing to yield to pedestrian.

Late Saturday evening a suspicious driver caught the attention of a member as the driver
was signaling left on two occasions but continued to travel straight. Once stopped, the
officer suspected the driver may be impaired. The driver provided two breath samples
into a road-side screening device registering fail readings. The driver was issued a 90 day
Immediate Driving Prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Less that two hours later officers noted a vehicle travelling without its headlights on. The
driver claimed that to be the “ Designated Driver “ for the evening but the officer noted
signs of impairment. The driver provided a breath sample which registered fail on the
road-side screening device. The driver was issued a 90 Day Immediate Driving
Prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

On Sunday evening Nelson Police were called to an assault at a local bar. A female was
arrested and released a few hours later with a future court appearance. Not long after,
police were called to the 1500 blk of Lakeside Drive in Nelson for a mischief in progress
with the same female that had just been released. The female had smashed the glass

windows at the mall entrance and she was again arrested. As the morning continued
Nelson Police were called to two other incidents where windows to businesses were
smashed. Police continue to investigate the events and it’s anticipated that numerous
charges will be forwarded to Crown Counsel.

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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.

Nelson Police Officers Kept Busy Last Week

Nelson Police responded to a total of 91 calls for service last week.

On May 12, 2022 Nelson Police Department (NPD) Members responded to a report of a fight in the 500 block of Vernon St. mid day. One of the involved parties was armed with a knife but relinquished the knife prior to police arrival. Members attended and identified both parties who knew each other and were also both known to police. No injuries resulted from the altercation. A 39 year old male was arrested as a result of the incident. The male was released on conditions and to appear in court on June 21, 2022. The same male was also found to have outstanding warrants out of Trail, BC. (NPD File 22-1995 relates).

On May 13, 2022 at  3:26 PM NPD members also arrested a male who stole a painting from a local restaurant in the 300 block of Victoria St. The male was apprehended by staff and was found to also be responsible for a mischief in the area just prior to the theft. The male is known to NPD and was released with conditions and to appear in court on June 21, 2022. (NPD file 22-2008 relates).

On May 14, 2022 at 4:35 AM, NPD Members responded to a report of an alarm at a business in the 700 block of Front St. Upon arrival on scene, members discovered that the business had been broken into and items as well as cash were stolen. Police are requesting the public’s assistance from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the event, have dash cam footage or who may have information regarding the break in. Members of the public can contact NPD at 250-354-3919 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) (NPD File 22-2024 relates).

Nelson Police Department is requesting your assistance to raise money for the BC Special Olympics

The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC (SOBC) is staged in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for SOBC. The event is a proud LETR tradition. Every year, thousands of people get bold and cold at events around the world!

The pandemic has had a long-lasting, far-reaching impact on athletes with intellectual disabilities, who were already far too familiar with the pain of isolation, and on Special Olympics BC. More than ever, we need your support to rebuild all of our year-round, in-person sport programs that create empowering connections, open hearts and minds to inclusion, and break down barriers.

The Nelson Police Department have entered Team “Cold in the Koots” and have committed to taking the plunge into the frigid waters of Kootenay Lake once their fundraising goals are met. 

How you can help:

The first fundraiser will be the COPSICLE 2022. On February 25, 2022 at 3:00 pm, Nelson Police Officers will be accompanied by Nelson RCMP, Nelson Sheriffs, Nelson Conservation Officer and all other First Responders who would like to join. The group will stay on to the roof of the Adventure Hotel with the goal of raising $1000 in donations before coming back down.

In order to assist in getting your local First Responders down off the roof, we ask you consider visiting our team site and donating at the following link:

Thank you on behalf of your local First Responders!

DRIVING ADVISORY: Avoid driving this morning

Dec. 4, 2021, (Nelson, BC) – NPD advises locals to avoid driving their vehicles this beautiful snowy morning. The current road conditions in our city present multiple slippery sections, and our wonderful public works have been very busy plowing and sanding. The roads should be clearer this afternoon. Until then, please stay safe and off the roads.

December 6th – The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

The Nelson Violence Against Women in Relationships (VAWIR) Committee invites you to join us for a virtual candlelight vigil to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

December 6th, marks the anniversary of Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique massacre when 14 women were murdered, because they were women.

COVID restrictions continue to limit us from gathering as a community, but on this important day, we hope you will join us in an online candlelight vigil. There you can light a candle in memory of the 14 women who died that day and/or you can light a candle to honour a woman who’s life has been impacted by violence. We also encourage you to light a candle at home and if you’d like, to email a picture that we can post onto our FB page. (The email link can be found below.)

Please visit the grounds of Nelson City Hall between Dec. 4-6th, where 14 roses will be laid to honour the women who died in Montreal on December 6th. There will be other roses available for anyone wishing to lay a rose for a woman they’d like to honour or remember. You’ll also see The Clothesline on the grounds of City Hall and in front of the Courthouse, an interactive display to honour women who’ve experienced violence.

We hope that you’ll revisit our page again prior to December 6th for updates on the event, for links to resources and to visit the virtual candlelighting.

On behalf of the Nelson VAWIR Committee,

Anna Maskerine

Coordinator and Committee Chair

amaskerine@servicesfyi.ca