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No blind eyes from RCMP during JulyFest
Kimberley RCMP officers were kept busy over the JulyFest weekend, responding to well over 40 calls for service.
Although bocce players and attendees were relatively well behaved and likely enjoyed the weekend, police dealt with several incidents outside of the festivities.
Two assaults occurred early Sunday. One incident took place at a house party on Chapman Street. Two subjects were taken to hospital with injuries but they were not serious. A male from Cranbrook was arrested and will be facing assault charges.
A second report of an assault was reported Sunday morning that is still under investigation.
Several impaired drivers were taken off the road; two were 90-day driving prohibitions and the remaining ones three-day.
There were also two drug seizures. Several persons were arrested for being drunk in public. In the majority of cases police were able to turn them over to sober persons but six were held in custody until sober.
A City of Kimberley garbage truck sustained minor damage by an upset patron who was ejected by security for causing a problem.
Police dealt with a number of minor complaints involving noise. On Sunday morning police received a several minor theft complaints. A possible suspect was identified but police are still in the midst of determining if there is enough evidence to pursue a charge.
A number of violation tickets were issued over the weekend, including consuming alcohol in public, which carries a $230 fine.
Overall police were pleased with the attitude and behavior of the majority of people. A few expressed their displeasure in having to obey the law, but JulyFest does not mean police turn a blind eye.
Cpl. Chris Newel,
Kimberley RCMP
