Canada Day weekend safe but busy for Nelson Police

Nelson Police say they responded to 60 calls over the long weekend.

Police were called to Lakeside Drive and Hall Street for a woman screaming. The “woman“ ended up being a man causing a disturbance who had several outstanding warrants. The man was arrested and is being held pending a court appearance.

Officers also responded to a call, that same night, at an ATM area at a local bank. A shirtless man was found to have outstanding warrants. He was arrested and released the following day after appearing before a Judge.

Police also issued four 90-day immediate driving prohibitions with 30-day vehicle impoundments to drivers in the city. Officers continued through the night dealing with open liquor and another driver who was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition.

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