Crime

Nelson residents are being asked to remain vigilant against scammers as Nelson police continue to investigate several fraud cases in the community.

Alejandro Calderon stood trial in Nelson in June of this year for an incident that occurred on Dec. 5, 2022.

Nakusp RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run that left two pedestrians injured on August 19. 

B.C.’s solicitor general was in Nelson on Friday to announce the launch of a digital public safety tool aimed at improving officer response to people in crisis.

A woman whom police believe to be connected to a break-in this week was picked up in Nakusp.

A pipe bomb defused this week in Nelson was found on a rural property in Oasis.

The Nelson Police Department (NPD) was involved in the safe disposal of a improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday afternoon.

Nelson police have responded to 17 panic alarm activations at local businesses and banks since the beginning of August - but 16 were confirmed to be false. 

A spike in thefts from vehicles has the Nelson Police Department emphasizing the importance of crime prevention. 

Nelson Police seized a quantity of drugs and cash after arresting a man allegedly armed with a machete earlier this month.  

One of the co-founders of the Save our Streets Coalition (SOS) believes the federal government can do more to crack down on repeat offenders as well as provide a full continuum of care for those suffering from addiction and mental illness.

A public hearing has been called to probe possible misconduct by three current and three former Nelson City Police officers.