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Woman slashed in the arm by assailant
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
At 8:13 p.m. on Oct. 15, as a result of a report of assault with a weapon in the Golden RCMP Detachment area bordering the Columbia Valley Detachment, officers responded to assist Golden Detachment. A 23-year-old male was arrested for assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon when a knife was used to slash a 44-year-old female in the arm. The female victim was taken to Golden and District Hospital.
Halloween alert
With ghosts soon to be going door-to-door looking for treats in the near future please drive with caution.
Kids and parents ensure the costumes are done in such a manner that the kids can be seen and any masks allow for proper vision. Note to Eileen Madson Primary School kids, I will be hanging out near my normal spot with your early morning treats if not busy on a call. Just like last year. Help yourself.
Cabin vandalized in Fairmont
At noon on Oct. 15, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of damage done to a cabin located in the 4000 block of Sable Road, in Fairmont Hot Springs. Windows were smashed as well as damage done to a car shelter.
Vehicle ransacked at Hoodoos trail parking lot
Columbia Valley Detachment received a report of theft from a vehicle that was parked at the Hoodoos hiking area in Fairmont at 2:03 p.m. on Oct. 18. A passenger window was smashed. Wallet, iPhone, clothing and documents were stolen. The clothing and some documents were later found on Riverview Road in Radium.
Dog’s mouth taped closed in Wilmer
Also on Oct. 18, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint that a dog in the Wilmer area was observed to have it’s mouth taped with duct tape in the 9000 block of West Ave. A photograph was shown to police. The owner of the dog was located and interviewed and advised that someone had taped the dog’s mouth. The dog is known to bark at night and the owner felt that someone in the area and done this to the dog. Anyone with information is requested to contact the detachment.
Assault on Black Forest Trail
At 4:07 a.m. on Oct. 19, Columbia Valley Detachment members attended to an assault complaint in the 200 block of Black Forest Trail. An intoxicated 19-year-old male from Invermere was arrested for assault and lodged in cells to sober up. The victim of the assault related to the male did not wish to pursue charges of assault.
Medical problem led to accident
At 10:24 a.m. on Oct. 20, Columbia Valley Detachment attended to a single vehicle accident involving a 2013 Hyundai driven by a 48-year-old female from Calgary striking a sign post. Invermere Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance were also on scene as the report came in that the driver may have had a seizure. There was minor damage to the car. It was determined that the driver did experience a medical problem and was taken to the hospital.
The other side
Once had a gentleman approach me at the Farmers’ Market and he stated he appreciated the humorous side that I find with my experience in police work, but he questioned me as to why I would not share some of the not so humorous side of police work. Never crossed my mind.
I had another brief story to tell today, but sat back and realized that in the same write-up that would be in the paper I had to report on the death of two fishing friends who met with a tragic end (see separate story – https://www.e-know.ca/news/two-radium-men-killed-boating-accident/ ).
It brought me back to the conversation last year at the market and also a question put to me by a young child when I did a Detachment tour. The youngster asked, “What’s the worst thing about being a police officer?” Tough question but easy answer that I believe most police officers would respond with. It is having to notify a next of kin; going up to a door to advise someone that a loved one has passed away.
When the police do it, it’s normally a tragic, unexpected death. Over the years I have had to do many. No matter how many times you do it or how much experience you have as a police officer it remains one of the most difficult duties.
