Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Nanaimo court hears horrific case of bestiality in Qualicum Beach
Editors note: This article contains extremely graphic details depicting sexual abuse of a dog. Reader discretion is strongly advised NANAIMO - Highly unusual and bewildering behaviour by a man in Qual...
Nov 04, 2024
Man sentenced for pushing ex girlfriend over cliff to her death in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following admitting his guilt to causing the death of his ex-girlfriend more than three years ago, the offender formally received his punishment. Kyle Gordan Ordway, 40, was handed a four ye...
Oct 28, 2024
'We did not act boldly enough:' environmental protestors sentenced for string of disruptions around Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A pair of environmental protestors charged in relation to multiple disrupting incidents will serve their sentences in the community.Howard Gerald Breen, 70, and Melanie Joy Murray, 48, were ...
Oct 28, 2024
Woman pleads guilty to neglecting 44 animals seized from feces-filled Mudge Island home
Editors note: This article contains highly disturbing details of animal neglect. Reader discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A case of puppy breeding gone horribly wrong was outlined during a gra...
Oct 24, 2024
Prolific Nanaimo thief gets treatment instead of more jail
NANAIMO - Well known to police and loathed by local retailers, a longtime Nanaimo criminal will attempt to clean up his act in a live-in treatment centre. Peter Jonathan Cameron Ludvigson, 49, receive...
Oct 23, 2024
Trio charged with first degree murder of Nanaimo woman
NANAIMO - Murder charges apply against three people in connection with the death of Wendy Head, originally thought to be a victim of the province's ongoing toxic drug crisis. On Friday, Oct. 18 the BC...
Oct 21, 2024
Waterfront dedication site unveiled for Nanaimo’s Lisa Marie Young
NANAIMO - A tree and plaque dedication ceremony during a torrential downpour drew family and friends who've faced infinitely harsher challenges over the past 22-plus years. In partnership between the ...
Oct 18, 2024
'He's got his pants down:' hiker threatened by man on rural Nanaimo trail
Editors note: this article includes graphic details which may disturb some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A woman faced a harrowing experience while hiking on a popular Nanaimo are...
Oct 16, 2024
Canada-wide warrant issued for Nanaimo man after no-showing at drug trafficking sentencing
NANAIMO - Police hope the public can help locate a man wanted for missing his sentencing hearing after he was convicted of serious drug trafficking charges earlier this year. A Canada-wide warrant is ...
Oct 11, 2024
Nanaimo father deemed mentally fit to be sentenced for sex crimes against infant daughter
Editor's note: This story contains extremely disturbing details regarding child sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A local man will be sent...
Oct 08, 2024