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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Fifteen more working days; not that I am counting.
Bighorn injured in collision
At 7:33 p.m. on Feb. 5, a citizen reported an injured bighorn sheep on the highway just south of Radium Hot Springs. Columbia Valley RCMP Cst. Myers located the sheep that appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. BC Conservation was called out and seized the injured sheep.
A win-win in the end
At 9:58 p.m. on Feb. 5, a concerned citizen took unique action to prevent an intoxicated male from driving away drunk at the Radium Petro-Can gas station. The caller was so concerned that he took the keys from the suspect impaired driver and drove to Invermere leaving the keys at a phone booth, called RCMP to advise of the situation and where the keys were.
Police attended to the phone booth, (for our young readers, a phone booth is where we can find an actual phone that is left in public, so if you don’t have a cell phone and wish to make a call you can) retrieved the keys and attended to an intoxicated male stranded at the Radium Petro gas station. The 21-year-old driver was allowed to leave his vehicle on the lot, issued a couple of tickets. Staff would ensure the car does not drive away.
Unique problem solving but somewhat risky as you are dealing with an intoxicated person who you don’t know; that can turn ugly. However, as it turned out it was a win-win situation. I am sure the parents of the 21-year-old would probably thank you.
Calgary man charged after KNP accident
At 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, Southeast Traffic Services attended to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park, two km north of the Rock Wall Lookout.
A northbound pickup, driven by a 29-year-old male from Calgary, lost control and entered the southbound lane colliding in t-bone fashion with another pickup truck. The driver who lost control is charged with impaired driving and driving over .08. Traffic services advised that had the impaired driver had a passenger in his truck it would have been fatal.
Heated argument ended with separation
At 3 a.m. on Feb. 6, police attended to a 9-1-1 abandoned call in the 2000 block of Kootenay Rd #3, finding two brothers in a heated argument. Both were convinced to separate for the rest of the evening.
Money stolen in Canal Flats
At 8 a.m. on Feb. 6, police received a report of theft of money from the till at Kootenay River RV and gas station in Canal Flats. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.
Elevator damage
At 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 6, police received a report of extensive damage done to an elevator at the Cleland Building Condos at 205 Third Ave. The elevator shaft was damaged.
Alarm at DTSS
On Feb. 7, the intrusion alarm at David Thompson Secondary School was set off. Police attended to locate a teacher doing prep work in the chemistry lab. S/Sgt. Shehovac reviewed the file. Sunday? Chemistry lab? Chemistry teacher? Ummm… at the end of Breaking Bad it appeared that Walter was dead but really no confirmation provided. You just see him lying on the floor in the lab. Could it be? (Joke)
B.E.V.
You recall my story of the Be Ever Vigilant situation. It’s broken. Hence my latest speeding ticket in the park.
Usually the B.E.V device is programed to keep a close eye on my speed and normally overly observant in the park. Keeps me somewhat alert. This weekend the B.E.V. must have accidently been put on mute hence my latest speeding ticket. Well deserved, but still hurts the pocket book.
Took one for the boat show! Given the amount the ticket was (hurt real bad) Bev suggested my purchase of the Navionics plus chip for my Lowrance was at risk. I reminded her that this was a post Christmas gift and to deny me would be saying there is no Santa Claus. You cannot take back on a Christmas promise. I’m entitled. About every two years I get reminded what it is like to be on the receiving end of a ticket. Keeps me grounded.
– Marko
