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Man throws furniture out apartment window

A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday evening after throwing furniture, appliances, and other items through the closed windows of his third-floor downtown apartment.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday evening after throwing furniture, appliances, and other items through the closed windows of his third-floor downtown apartment.

Nelson police say they responded at about 9:15 after receiving numerous 911 calls.

The man, who lived in the apartment, was taken into custody without incident.

Sgt. Steve Bank says the apartment was destroyed.

“The roadway below the apartment was strewn with shards of window glass, pieces of furniture, picture frames, a coffee maker, a clock radio, electronic game consoles and miscellaneous other items,” he said.

“Fortunately no one was standing below the windows when the tirade began, and no injuries were reported.”

A City of Nelson crew cleared debris from the roadway, a Nelson Hydro crew cleared debris from electrical wires below the apartment’s windows and a private glass company removed and repaired the broken glass.

The total value of the property damage is unknown.

Police say the man was under the influence of street drugs and was held until sober. An assessment of his mental health will be done and further referrals made if necessary, Bank said.

Alberta men busted with drugs, cash

Nelson police arrested two Alberta men early Monday after finding 15 pounds of dried marijuana and $6,000 cash hidden in their car.

They stopped the vehicle for speeding on Highway 3A, entering city limits around 12:30 a.m.

Charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime are pending. The vehicle was seized.