Tag: Nelson Police Department

Public hearing into Nelson Police misconduct

Crime Drew Wilson - June 27, 2025

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

Nelson Police issue message on electric dirt bike usage

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 20, 2025

Nelson Police Department say electric dirt bikes are not street legal, following an increase in their popularity - more specifically, the Surron and Talaria brand bikes – among youth.

Nelson Police staffing issues beginning to resolve

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie - June 10, 2025

Nelson Police staffing levels have improved significantly over the last two months.

Scammers target Nelson

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - April 29, 2025

Fraudsters are on the hunt again and their scams are becoming more elaborate and convincing according to the Nelson...

Nelson Police urge cyclist to gear up for a great season

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - April 1, 2025

With warmer weather bringing more cyclists onto the roads, the Nelson Police Department emphasizes the importance of bike safety...

Egg maniac at large

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - March 22, 2025

Nelson Police are on a different kind of egg hunt, after being called by the manager of a grocery...

Skateboarder collides with vehicle in Nelson

RCMP Kate Brown - March 9, 2025

A man has sustained significant injuries after colliding with a vehicle at the intersection of Front Street and Hall...

Nelson Police to welcome new Deputy Chief Constable

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - March 6, 2025

The Nelson Police Department will welcome newly hired Deputy Chief Constable, Andrew Cooper, to the ranks from May 2025. Deputy...

Police investigate identify fraud

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - February 4, 2025

A Nelson resident has reported that someone was fraudulently using their name and personal information to attempt to open...

Winter roads cause multiple collisions

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - February 4, 2025

Nelson police are urging resident to drive to conditions after being called to seven vehicle collisions this week. “With the...

Fire hydrant down

Crime Submitted Article - January 25, 2025

Nelson Police are appealing for information after a fire hydrant was completely knocked off its base and left laying...

Updated: Machete man arrested for assault

Crime Kate Brown - January 25, 2025

Updated January 29: Nelson's machete man has been identified as local resident Mikhail Reid. Reid has been charged with a assault...

Nelson police searching for stolen rifles

Crime My Nelson Now Staff - January 10, 2025

The Nelson Police Department is investigating a break, enter and theft of numerous items including multiple rifles. These rifles are...

Nelson police seek information on stranger attack

City of Nelson My Nelson Now Staff - January 4, 2025

Nelson Police Department are seeking assistance regarding an assault on New Year's Eve. The victim, a 21-year old man, was...

Nelson Police search for missing person

Missing Person My Nelson Now Staff - January 4, 2025

The Nelson Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance to help find 33-year-old, Christopher Ward Newton from Nelson. Christopher Newton...