Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Man sentenced for random meth-fueled Gabriola Island tirade
NANAIMO - An unknown man entered an elderly couple's home, picked up a machete in the kitchen and lit their home on fire. A terrifying late-night home invasion orchestrated by Nathan Neil Macleod, 46,...
Jun 23, 2025
'Graphic and violent nature:' Qualicum Beach man sentenced for child porn possession
Editor's note: This article contains details of the sexual abuse of children, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - A man will spend the next four month...
Jun 18, 2025
Sentenced reduced on appeal for Nanaimo man who killed girlfriend
NANAIMO - A successful appeal based on credit for time served has seen a manslaughter sentence reduced. Kyle Gordon Ordway pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in August 2024, in connection to t...
Jun 17, 2025
Nanaimo man's 'extremely aggravating' child porn haul leads to jail sentence
Editor's note: This article contains details of the sexual abuse of children, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised. NANAIMO - Having no prior criminal record, a m...
Jun 12, 2025
‘This is quite significant:’ Nanaimo Mounties warn of sharp rise in theft from vehicles
NANAIMO - Local police hope public awareness can help cut down on a growing problem in the Harbour City: valuables stolen from vehicles. Nanaimo RCMP crime analyst data showed 265 reported theft from ...
Jun 10, 2025
Woman accused of murdering husband in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Following a lengthy investigation, a first-degree murder charge has been laid against a woman who allegedly killed her partner. Desiree Dawn Mosher, 44, is charged with first-degree murder i...
Jun 09, 2025
'This is a success story:' offender flips script following Nanaimo & Island crime spree
NANAIMO - Previously embroiled in crimes of dishonesty for survival and to feed his addiction, an offender vows he's firmly on the road to recovery. A unique case demonstrating significant rehabilitat...
Jun 09, 2025
New provincial court judge hoped to ease Nanaimo courthouse pressures
NANAIMO - A new judge has been appointed to begin hearing cases shortly within the heavily strained provincial court docket in Nanaimo. Colleen Spier will join the Nanaimo Provincial Court, effective ...
Jun 06, 2025
Drug dealer jailed after fleeing Nanaimo luxury car crash with two bricks of cocaine
NANAIMO - After putting the public at considerable risk, a heavily addicted man has been sentenced for serious local drug and gun crimes. Nicholas Francis Harris, 46, was jailed for five years during ...
May 30, 2025
Nanaimo man jailed for sexual abuse of infant daughter
Editor's note: this article contains details of sexual abuse involving a child, which may not be suitable for some readers. Discretion is strongly advised.NANAIMO - A man was handed a two-and-a-half-y...
May 29, 2025