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Road checks can reveal many things
Kimberley RCMP Report
Over the years I’ve been involved in hundreds of road checks. I find them an effective way to interact with the motoring public and deal with infractions that otherwise might be missed through regular patrols.
Of course you never know what you might find while conducting a check. Drugs, cash, weapons, outstanding warrants are just some of things found. Over the past few weeks a number of checks were conducted in Kimberley.
One vehicle checked had an odor of marijuana. A search was conducted and a small quantity of marijuana was located. There are differing opinions on marijuana, but it is still illegal to possess, in addition you can’t drive while under the influence of marijuana. But what made this disturbing is the young infant asleep in the back seat. I don’t believe many parents would appreciate their child inhaling marijuana fumes.
At another check the officer again found the odor of marihuana. Tests were conducted and the driver was under the influence and given a 24 hour driving prohibition. He had just come for work, although he claimed to have smoked after hours.
And just a few nights ago officers set up on highway 95A. The driver of the first vehicle checked had consumed alcohol. He supplied a breath sample and was found to be under the limit so he was allowed to proceed. Very shortly after a vehicle was seen turning off just before the check; this raises huge suspicion. I don’t believe the driver knew the road looped around right to where the officers were set up. He was checked for sobriety and blew a fail, which is over the legal limit. He was served a 90-day driving prohibition and his vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.
Rails-to-Trails vandalism
Recently a number of gates have been torn off at the Rails to Trails road crossings. I have heard from a number of cyclists that they find these gates awkward. But tearing them off is not the way to deal with it. I suggest that you become involved with the trail committee if you would like to see changes. If anybody has information about this vandalism please contact the trail society or the Kimberley RCMP.
Cpl. Chris Newel
Kimberley RCMP Detachment
