Tag Archives: Crime & Courts
Nanaimo home owner awarded $222K after botched renovation
NANAIMO - A lengthy and disastrous renovation to a north Nanaimo waterfront home resulted in a significant fine against a building contractor. Justice Douglas Thompson awarded Fang Li $221,800 followi...
Dec 18, 2019 Crews are repairing the damage inflicted to a waterfront home located on Fillinger Cres. The home underwent a botched home reno, shortly after it was purchased for $1.85 million in Feb, 2018. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP officer cleared of blame after K9 attacks innocent man
NANAIMO - A Nanaimo RCMP officer will not face charges after his police service dog attacked an innocent man in the chase for another suspect. A report from the Independent Investigations Office (IIO)...
Dec 18, 2019 A Nanaimo RCMP officers actions are considered justified, even though they were against an innocent man in the wrong place at the wrong time. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Drunk driver of 18-wheeler sentenced in Nanaimo for 'shocking' behaviour
NANAIMO - A trucker's big rig is parked indefinitely after he admitted to a stunning case of drunk driving in Nanaimo.David Glen Hildahl, 45, pleaded guilty and was sentenced for impaired driving on T...
Dec 17, 2019 Commercial trucker David Glen Hildahl, 45, of Trail, B.C. after pleading guilty and being sentenced at provincial court in Nanaimo. (Ian Holmes/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Drawn-out sentencing hearing for Nanaimo fentanyl dealer hits unexpected road bump
NANAIMO - A complex sentencing hearing for a convicted drug trafficker has gotten more unclear.Michael Damien Byrne, 41, was slated to be sentenced Monday, Dec. 16 in the Supreme Court of B.C. He prev...
Dec 16, 2019 The lawyer for convicted drug trafficker Michael Damien Byrne has applied to have his case transferred to the Drug Treatment Court in Vancouver. (Submitted photo)
Nanaimo RCMP warn of holiday grinches stealing Christmas cheer
NANAIMO - The holiday season is a busy time of the year for everyone, including criminals on the look out for an easy windfall.Many of the crimes committed around the holidays are considered crimes of...
Dec 15, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP are warning holiday shoppers about thieves looking to take advantage of the year's major spending season. (Flickr)
Nanaimo RCMP shopping for impaired drivers this holiday season
NANAIMO - Holiday party season has arrived and so have increased police resources to nab impaired drivers.A heavy police presence will be on Nanaimo streets, particularly on weekends, as part of the I...
Dec 06, 2019 Flashing police lights will be common sights in the Nanaimo area in December for the annual CounterAttack program (CFJC)
Law-abiding man turned heavy crack cocaine user sentenced for terrifying rampage
NANAIMO - A middle-age man with no prior criminal history spiraled out of control due to a crack cocaine addiction, leading to a shocking crime spree in Parksville. Robert Douglas Lightle, 45, receive...
Dec 04, 2019 Allsbrook Rd. in Parksville, where Robert Douglas Lightle, 45, went on a shocking rampage after excessive crack cocaine use. (Google Earth)
Oceanside RCMP shut down popular drug house
PARKSVILLE - Oceanside RCMP have made what they hope is a decent dent in the local drug supply.Mounties raided a home near Wembly Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in response to several tips from the public...
Dec 02, 2019 Oceanside RCMP raided a popular drug house on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and seized weapons, drugs and cash while arresting two men. (Oceanside RCMP)
Dover Bay, McGirr & NDSS involved in police response to unknown threat
NANAIMO - Three Nanaimo schools were placed under lockdown or hold and secure orders by RCMP Friday, Nov. 29.School District 68 officials confirmed Dover Bay Secondary was placed under lock down proce...
Nov 29, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP placed Dover Bay Secondary School on lock down Friday morning, dealing with an unknown incident. McGirr Elementary and NDSS were also under lock down. (Spencer Sterritt/NanaimoNewsNOW)
Nanaimo RCMP shut down 'very active' downtown drug house
NANAIMO - RCMP have delivered a significant blow to local drug dealers. A home along Selby St. in downtown Nanaimo was searched on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Police arrested a 27-year-old man and a 47-year-o...
Nov 29, 2019 Nanaimo RCMP have successfully taken down a well-known drug dealer supply house on Wednesday Nov. 27. (File Photo)