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Six drug-related arrests in Cranbrook over weekend
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Cranbrook/Kimberley Crime Reduction unit seize marijuana, morphine, weapons BULLE TIN STAFF
On Friday, February 27th, 2015, investigators from the Cranbrook/Kimberley Crime Reduction Unit along with officers from the Cranbrook Detachment and the Police Dog Service executed a search warrant at a Cranbrook residence. As a result of the search, marijuana and morphine, as well as paraphernalia associated to drug trafficking, were located and seized. In addition to the drugs, police located and seized several weapons from the residence. Three people were located at the residence when police arrived to execute the search warrant, reports Sgt. Dave Dubnyk of the Cranbrook RCMP. “All three were arrested and lodged in Cranbrook RCMP cells. All three suspects are facing charges in relation to drug trafficking and one of the subjects is also facing breach of probation charges for being in possession of a weapon when prohibited.” Two of the subjects were released on a promise to appear for a future court date with the third subject being
held to appear before a Judicial Justice of the Peace. On Saturday, February 28th, 2015, as a result of information received, investigators from the Cranbrook/Kimberley Crime Reduction Unit along assistance from Cranbrook Detachment initiated an investigation into certain persons believed to be involved in drug trafficking. As a result, three individuals were arrested and a vehicle seized. During the subsequent search of those arrested and their vehicle police located and seized heroin, cocaine and what is believed to be methamphetamines. Police also seized were baggies used for trafficking of drugs as well as a quantity of counterfeit American money. Two of the three individuals were released on a promise to appear for a future court date with the third subject being held in custody to attend court in Cranbrook on Monday morning. Police have retained the vehicle as offence related property and are considering an application to have the vehicle forfeited through provisions of the British Columbia Civil Forfeiture Act.
Stetski announces federal run Former Cranbrook Mayor will run for NDP Committed to doing his part to ensure that the Conservative government comes to an
end at the next election, former Cranbrook mayor and longtime public servant Wayne Stetski is announcing his intention to run for Member of Parliament for the NDP in the riding of Kootenay Columbia.
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Coroners Service identifies back country skier Robert Bradley Fuller of Kimberley fell while skiing in Meachan Creek area C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
The BC Coroners Service has released the name of the man who died in a back coun-
try ski accident near Meachan Creek on Saturday, February 28. He was Robert Bradley Fuller, aged 50, from Kimberley. Cpl. Chris Newel of the Kimberley RCMP reported yesterday that the victim was with two other skiers, all experienced in the back country, when the incident occurred. The group had skied up Snow Crest Mountain and were traversing a cornice when a
weak spot gave way and Fuller fell down the mountainside. “Mr. Fuller was located by members of his party but had succumbed to injuries sustained during his fall. Search and rescue teams attended and were able to recover Mr. Fuller by helicopter,” said Larry Marzinzik, Regional Coroner, Interior Region. Meachan Creek is accessed via St. Mary Lake Road and then up a forest service road.