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Valley jail busy over weekend… and cows
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Campground disturber lands in jail
At 10:20 a.m. on July 18, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment was called to a complaint of causing a disturbance at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort RV Park. A 44-year-old male from Calgary was yelling and screaming. On police arrival the male continued to cause a disturbance. The male was arrested and lodged in cells.
Domestic assault in Invermere
At 6:19 p.m. on July 18, Detachment Members were called to a complaint of domestic assault in the 1700 block of 9th Avenue in Invermere. The investigation resulted in a 39-year-old male arrested and charged with assault. The male will be appearing in Invermere Provincial Court Sept. 2.
Unruly man joined in jail cells
Security working the Bull Riding in the Rockies event refused to serve a male at the event due to his combative behavior to the public at about 8:30 p.m. July 18. Security provided a good description of the male. Patrols were conducted and the 30-year-old male from Invermere was located on 13th Street. The male was arrested and lodged in cells. A liquor act ticket for drunk in public was issued to the male. While investigating this incident a second adult, also intoxicated, approached the police and was cautioned to stay away while police were arresting the first male. This male was also arrested, lodged in cells and issued a ticket for being drunk in public.
Excellent work was done by the numerous volunteers doing security to keep this event a family affair.
Quesnel pass out wakes up in cells
During patrols in Invermere at 3:20 a.m. on July 19, a 34-year-old male from Quesnel was found passed out highly intoxicated on a bench. The male was unable to provide the police with an address or friend that would be able to take care of him. This male was lodged in cells for drunk in public and issued a liquor act ticket for drunk in public.
Amazing mystery of the chameleon golf cart
On Saturday, July 19 a male operating a golf cart drove down to Windermere Beach and walked away briefly from his cart. When he returned he noted that his golf cart was missing. However, a similar cart but a different color was left behind. The complainant in this matter feels that the owner of the golf cart left with the wrong golf cart. Hopefully the owners will get reunited with their carts. Golfers, go figure! I realized that I haven’t bashed golfers for a long time. They’re good people. Raise a great deal of money for the community. However, I still don’t get it.
Possession of a controlled substance
On Sunday, July 20, Detachment Members conducted numerous routine bar walks in town during their shifts. A similar bar check resulted in a 20-year-old male from Invermere being charged with possession of a controlled substance. A small amount of cocaine and marijuana was seized.
Cram the Cruiser
Last Saturday Cram the Cruiser and volunteers from the Columbia Valley Food Bank were positioned at Invermere Home Hardware from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We filled up the cruiser with food and collected a great deal of money. Many thanks.
No cooperation/lack of respect
The Detachment has been getting a number of serious complaints of late and we realize negotiations have failed and unfortunately we see no cooperation from the offenders.
It’s similar to trying to negotiate with a wife over a boat issue, or a son who wants to make holes in his ears. The ear thing was a lose situation. The boat; still in negotiations.
There are times when police officers simply have to realize all efforts will fail and you have to walk away.
We are receiving a number of calls of cows being loose along on Westside Road south of CastleRock. The cows at times tend to stand or walk on the roads, which can pose issues with drivers using the road.
Cst. Myers identified the ringleader of this gang of cows this weekend and attempted to reason with him. This particular offender simply continued to walk away from Cst. Myers and came to an abrupt halt at a cattle guard bringing this to Cst. Myers’ attention. Cst. Myers, being the investigator that he is, realized the cow was saying they will not go past this cattle guard.
The cow turned around and brought to Myers’ attention the signs that said, “Free Range Cattle” and another sign that said “Cows on Road.” The cow then turned to Cst. Myers and gave him the “Duh” look.
The cow then gave Myers the hoof and wondered down the middle of the road. He dropped a load in front of Myers. Similar negotiations with their cousins, the sheep in Radium, have also failed.
Keep this in mind and drive safe.
