Nelson youth IIO investigation closed

B.C.’s police watchdog has concluded their investigation into the arrest of a youth in Nelson on Aug. 11, 2026. The investigation determined that there is no connection between police actions or inaction and the injuries the youth sustained while in custody.
According to a report released Sept. 15, the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says around 11 p.m., a member of the Nelson Police Department (NPD) arrested a youth who appeared intoxicated and became uncooperative with the