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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Loose horses rounded up
At 11:30 p.m. on March 12, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a report of four loose horses without riders roaming Highway 93/95. Shortly after getting the report the owner showed up and took disciplinary action. Proof that the horses on the Musical Ride could probably do the entire program without the expensive cost of riders.
Intoxicated woman arrested for assault
At 2:05 a.m. March 13, detachment officers responded to a complaint of a domestic disturbance involving an intoxicated 47-year-old female. While police were involved the female kicked at and struck the male she was arguing with. She was arrested for assault and lodged in cells to sober up. The female will be appearing in Invermere Provincial Court May 18.
Threatening man cautioned
At 2 p.m. on March 13 a threat complaint was made to the detachment in regard to a male making a threatening comment in the 700 block of 12th Ave. The victim of the threat did not wish to pursue charges. The male was located and cautioned in regard to his verbal threats and possible consequences.
Repossessed, not stolen
At 4 p.m. on March 13, the detachment received a call of a theft of a vehicle; however, a second call was received from a bailiff wishing to report that he had repossessed a vehicle should a theft complaint be lodged. It was clear that the vehicle reported stolen was in fact repossessed. No police action necessary.
Keys stolen at mill
At 12:42 a.m. on March 14, the detachment received a complaint of theft of Caterpillar machinery keys from the Canfor Mill property in Radium Hot Springs.
Liquor inspector to follow up
At 2 a.m. on March 14, two males were observed to be intoxicated and when requested to move on or go home they instead wished to remain and debate the issue. Police debated and when it was clear they did not wish to follow instructions of simply leaving the area it was decided the debate would continue in the warm confine of the detachment cells. The two males, ages 28 and 26, were released the next morning with tickets for being drunk in public.
As a result of earlier observations a licensed premise check was served on an employee of Buds Bar for allowing intoxicated persons to be in the premise and serving intoxicated patrons. The local Liquor inspector will receive a copy of the check sheet for further follow up.
Threats with knife land man in hospital
On March 14, friends of a 24-year-old male from Calgary reported an incident in regard to the friend making threats with a knife. The knife was taken away by friends. As a result of comments made by the 24-year-old, police searched and located the male on the road. The male was brought to Invermere and District Hospital for his own safety and continued follow up care.
Drunk in public
At 11:43 p.m. on March 14, a male was located outside Copper City Saloon near the back patio attempting to cause a disturbance. The male was refused entry into the bar. The 24-year-old male from Revelstoke was located near the patio and arrested for being drunk in public. The male was lodged in cells and released in the morning with a ticket for being drunk in public.
Let the Games begin
Every year the detachment gears up and participates in the Invermere Rotary Championship Floor Hockey Challenge with the high school kids.
I would like to remind everyone that we are the defending champions. Undefeated last year. We expect to defend and repeat this year.
We are without some key players this year due to recent transfers. However, fortunately for us I have looked over the roster of high school players and see that the competition this year is pretty weak.
The only real potential talent from DTSS is Johnson and Hoobanoff. Really, are they a threat? Not likely. We drew first blood winning 6-3 in our first game. I scored, so that tells you just how weak some of these kids are.
However, we lost our second game 1-0; proof, that the kids get lucky once in awhile. That loss has taught us to take to the gym over the spring break and prepare for our next game April 1.
We face Hoobanoff and the Leafs. Hoobanoff/Leafs? How much more of a loser can someone be? To be honest we respect (gag) our fellow competitors, enjoy our interaction and the odd elbow jab. Gloves are off girls. I have arranged to have the RCMP name put on the cup.
