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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Scam alert
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Charge for driver in Fairmont accident
At 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 93/95 south of Fairmont Hot Springs. A 2003 Buick, operated by a 28-year-old male from Edmonton, lost control and rolled over in the ditch. No injuries to the driver or passengers. The driver was charged with fail to keep right under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Pub victimized by thieves
At 9:57 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Horsethief Pub reported that two males in their 30s, described as ‘East Indian,’ walked out of the bar without paying a bill. Further investigation from viewing surveillance tapes shows one of the males also stealing liquor from the beer and wine store next to the pub. It is believed that the males may have been associated to a semi that may have broken down.
Vehicle towed; plates seized
At 9:55 p.m. on Nov. 13, as a result of a speeding infraction on 13th Street and 10th Avenbue, a ‘98 Ford Expedition driven by a 44-year-old male from Invermere was checked. The check revealed that the licence plate was misused and the driver charged with driving without insurance. The vehicle was towed and the plates seized.
Tires punctured
On Nov. 14 the detachment received reports of punctured tires in the 4800 block of Radium Blvd. in Radium Hot Springs. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Detachment.
Lodged in cells for the night
Detachment members responded to a complaint of disturbance involving a fight between two adult brothers at 4:33 p.m. on Nov. 15. No charges were requested. Police later returned just after midnight to find one of the adult males, intoxicated, had assaulted a female. The male was arrested and lodged in cells for the night.
Accident with deer near Dry Gulch
At 7:15 p.m. on Nov. 15, detachment members attended to an accident involving a SUV and deer on Hwy 93/95 at Dry Gulch. The SUV sustained front end damage. The driver was not injured.
Driver calls after hit and run in Canal Flats
At 11:38 a.m. on Nov. 16, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of hit and run on Hwy 93/95 in Canal Flats.
A vehicle was reported to have spun out in the parking lot of Gas Plus striking a gas pump. The vehicle then departed the scene. The driver of the SUV later contacted the detachment to report the accident. An accident report was completed and provided to the owner of Gas Plus.
Perp cut in Invermere B&E
At 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of Break and Enter to a residence in the 300 block of 13th Street. Entry was gained via the front door. Considerable damage was done in the residence. Beer bottle glass was strewn about the house. One person responsible for the break and entry had obviously been cut, given the blood located throughout the house. Anyone with information concerning this break and enter is requested to contact the Detachment.
Tis the Season
Thinking gift? Think safety.
One of the reminders each year I like to share with parents who have children out of town, going to school or working and who have recently come into possession of their own car (Mom and Dad’s maybe) is to ensure the vehicle is properly equipped to keep our kids safe.
Many are highway bound coming home for Christmas. Portions of our route home is remote and without cell range. Are they prepared for an emergency on the side of the road, whether it be a major highway or in the big city? Are they prepared to stay warm on the side of the road waiting for assistance?
Put together an emergency kit. Flares, high visibility vest, gloves, shovel, blankets, hand/foot warmers, water, first aid kit, tow rope, tire inflator, booster cables, flashlights, candles and on and on.
The best tire jack is the miniature hydraulic type. Easy to set up and use. You can also purchase a BCAA or Alberta AA membership as a Christmas gift. When you look at this it becomes a gift to yourself called ‘peace of mind.’ Our son rolls his eyes each year to discover Santa has decided he needs one more item to cram into his trunk. His idea of an emergency kit on the side of the road is a six pack of beer and enough batteries for his games. Just a thought.
PS: 34 more sleeps…
