Columbia Valley RCMP Report

By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Hit and run at Kinsmen Beach

At 8:45 a.m. on June 26, the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a report of hit and run at Kinsmen Beach. A 2006 VW Jetta was damaged. Video surveillance is being examined.

All Mazda U-turn chaos

At 1:57 p.m. on June 26, Columbia Valley Detachment investigated a complaint of hit and run on 7th Ave. A 2004 Mazda was damaged when a ‘94 Mazda attempted a U-turn.  Witnesses provided information that allowed the police to identify an 85-year-old male driver who left the scene. The male charged with fail to remain under the Motor Vehicle Act.

Tires slashed

At 2:30 a.m. on June 26, the detachment received a complaint of slashed tires on a 2012 Chev. Investigation continues.

Visa fraud

The detachment received a complaint that a Visa card belonging to a person in Calgary was used in Fairmont Hot Springs without the owner’s knowledge.  Suspect name provided and the investigation is continuing.

Threat matter resolved

At 9:20 p.m. on June 27, the detachment received a complaint of a threat. The victim identified a 36-year-old male suspect. Both parties were spoken to and the matter resolved without charges.

Rowdy campers

One June 28, security personal at Lakeshore Campground in Windermere were having problems with rowdy campers. Police attended to assist, at which time the youths co-operated and were eventually evicted from the campground.

Bed sheets stolen

On June 28, police received a report of theft of bed sheets from the Cedar Motel in Radium Hot Springs. An open window allowed the thieves to enter the room.

Unlocked vehicle plundered

The detachment received a report of theft June 29 of an i-Pod and sunglasses from an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of the Sunset Motel in Radium.

Deer dodge damage

Police received a report from a 29-year-old male from Ontario that while on a Forest Service Road near Canal Flats he had to swerve to avoid a deer and ended up in the ditch. No injuries to the driver. Approximately $1,500 damage to the 2002 Ford Taurus.

Boat rifled by thief at Windermere

On June 29, the detachment received a complaint of theft of an anchor and documents from a boat that was parked in the 4000 block of Ash Street in Windermere.

Drunk in public

At 6:45 p.m. on June 29, RCMP received a report of a disturbance near the Petro Can in Invermere.  Investigation resulted in a 27-year-old male from Invermere being arrested and lodged in cells for drunk in public.

There are times

I have to confess there are times when I have the urge to throw people out of the office and not long ago it came close.

Probably one of the last persons you would think of, Laila Jensen, was a prime candidate to be turfed. Laila is very much involved with Pynelogs Art Gallery and Cultural Centre. She and others are working hard to organize the Party of the Century to be held at Pynelogs on Saturday, July 19 starting at 7 p.m.

When we met in my office she announced that a number of serious artists throughout the valley will be working on paintings that will be auctioned off to raise money during this event. She advised me that they are also searching for local celebrities to do paintings that would also be purchased during this event. She informed me I’m a local celebrity and wanted me to do a painting. I do my best to remain professional at all times and avoid laughing at people.

“People are going to pay for my art work?” I asked. When she responded they would, I lost it. Took a while to regain composure. Then I realized when someone from the art world tells you that you’re a celebrity there must be some truth to it and my immediate thought was to let the wife know and demand that I be treated as such.

Then I thought of my last article and thought better of it. Realizing that I lack culture and seldom express my deep emotional/artistic inner feelings, I accepted this gracious offer. However, my guilt of someone paying for my masterpiece will come with a book that explains my inspiration and the story behind the painting, as well as an open invitation should you have visitors that have never seen a Mountie in Red Serge to make myself available at your request.

I will also provide a private tour of the detachment for your guests. Children, grandchildren, ride in the police vehicle. Then I am guilt free. Robert Bateman, move over.

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