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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
Damages to boats
At 10 a.m. on August 9, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received two complaints of damages to boats docked at the Terra Vista Resort in Windermere. Two boats suffered similar damage to the rear platforms. Due to the strength that would be required to damage the property it was determined that the damage was caused by other boat operators less experienced in docking their own boats.
Stolen bike
Detachment received a report of a stolen older bike. Only description available is a bright green bike with electrical tape on the handle bars and saddle bags. The bike was taken from the 400 block of 14A Ave, Invermere.
Honesty ends hit and run
At 5 p.m. on August 9, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of hit and run in the parking lot behind the Valley Echo. On police attendance it was determined that the offending vehicle had in fact left a note taking responsibility for the minor damages. An accident report was completed and left with the two owners to settle.
Driving while prohibited
At 12:30 a.m. on August 10, police on patrol noted a ‘89 Chev pickup travelling on Hwy 93/95 near Invermere with the licence plate caked in mud making it difficult to view. On stopping the vehicle to determine if the plate was valid it was discovered that the 47-year-old male driver of the vehicle was a prohibited driver. The male was charged with driving while prohibited and will appear in Invermere Provincial Court Nov. 24. The vehicle was impounded.
Escorted out of town
At 5:45 a.m. on August 10, Columbia Valley Detachment was called to a complaint of a male refusing to leave the hospital when advised that the hospital doesn’t dispense medication. The 52-year-old male advised police that he is simply hiking through the area and not familiar with getting back to the highway to make his way back to Calgary. The male was escorted to the highway where he could carry on with his journey.
Officer assaulted by ‘off meds’ man
Columbia Valley Detachment member responded to a call to assist BC Ambulance with a male who was highly intoxicated and incoherent at a private residence at 9:30 a.m. on August 10. A family member explained that the male was off his medication. The 34-year-old male became combative with the officer to the point he assaulted the police officer. The male was subdued and arrested for assault as well as apprehended under the Mental Health Act. The male was lodged in cells and kept under observation until he was sober and appeared more rational. The male was then escorted to the Invermere & District Hospital and provided medical assistance. The investigating Member advised given his medical condition no charges of assault police will be contemplated.
Ears on radio help nab truck thief
At 6 a.m. on August 12, the detachment received report of theft of ‘98 Chev pickup. The owner of the truck came upon his vehicle near the tracks behind the arena. The suspect ran from the owner. The owner provided a good description of the male driver. As a result a citizen monitoring the police radio observed the male walking near Windermere. A 19-year-old male from Invermere was arrested and charged with Theft and possession of stolen property.
Update
I’m often asked if I’m the officer who writes the brief stories after the detachment media release.
Before I respond to the question I usually ask, did the writer tick you off or owe you money? Once I receive a negative response I will take responsibility. People have commented that they get a good laugh out of some of the stories. Husbands often thank me for striking a blow on their behalf. Number of husbands have approached me and said they also have a Be Ever Vigilant in the passenger seat, just a different make and model. I’m often asked how things are going with my goal of the retirement boat. Start with the small things first. My probation period for purchasing anything at Pro Bass has finally been lifted until my next run in with the traffic cops. Happy wife, happy life! Phase one of renovations with new furniture is completed. Phase two has started, the kitchen is presently gutted.
New kitchen in six weeks along with new appliances. Working at happy wife for many husbands can be a challenge. Not in my case when you let the wife call the shots with renovations. Guys, I’m here to show you the light. You remember my husband mantra, “You’re right, I’m wrong, sorry.” I’ve modified it a bit. “Keep her in rum and coke, might get my boat.” My goal is to have the police truck towing my retirement boat at the front of the July 1.
Cheers to Mason Raymond for working at getting funds to purchase equipment for our hockey youths and for working out with some of the youths including local Rockies players.