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Cocaine trafficking charge for Invermere resident
Columbia Valley RCMP Report
A search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act was executed on Oct. 15 in the 1000 block of 13th Street by the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment. As a result of the search, a 31-year-old male, well-known to the police, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking as a result of the packaging observed of the cocaine seized as well as Breach of conditions. The male was remanded in custody to appear in Invermere Provincial Court at the end of the month.
Dangerous dump truck reported
At 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 18 the detachment was made aware of a hazardous situation when a dump truck, a red Kenworth, was observed on 10th Street in Invermere with the tail gate down and rocks and boulders were observed with the potential of falling out of the truck. Any similar observations should be reported to the detachment. Patrols for the truck were negative.
Pickup damaged
At 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 19 a gray Ford F-150 pickup was reported damaged between Oct. 14 and 17 while parked in the 4800 block of St. Joseph Street in Radium Hot Springs. Scratches were observed on the truck.
Hit and run in parking lot
An elderly male reported Oct. 17 that while he was in the parking lot of Sobeys a black truck had made contact with his vehicle. No plate was provided. The report was made to the police days later.
Coke machine not damaged in ride down hill
The detachment received a complaint of mischief Oct. 19 when a coke machine located near Hill Crest Apartments was pushed down a hill. A number of youths were located in the area and admitted to pushing the machine, which was not damaged. The owner was able to get the machine back to its location.
Warning for Invermere man
At 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 detachment members stopped a 1996 GMC Sierra on Laurier St. and Panorama Dr. The driver displayed signs and admitted to consuming liquor. An ASD demand was read and the 42-year-old driver from Invermere blew a ‘warn.’ The vehicle was impounded for three days and his driver’s licence suspended for three days.
Breach of conditions for drinker
A 24-year-old male known to have conditions of not to consume liquor was determined to have been drinking by RCMP while doing bar checks in the town area at 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 21. The male was arrested and charged with Breach of Condition. The male is to appear in Invermere Provincial court Dec 10.
They ain’t opening squat!
At 10 p.m. on Oct. 21, the Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft from an unlocked vehicle in the 4000 block of Lakeview Meadow Close. A remote control for a garage was stolen. Fortunately the remote was not for the house where the theft happened.
Sat radio stolen: lock your vehicles!
Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint at 9:15 a.m. on Oct. 22 of a theft from vehicle in the 4000 block of Timbervale Place. A Satellite radio and sunglasses were stolen. The report did not state if the vehicle was unlocked or not. My money is unlocked.
There are at the time of this report 64 more sleeps before Christmas. Near time for thieves to start thinking of shopping for items for Christmas and your unlocked car might as well have a sign saying open for business if you don’t get in the habit of locking your car.
The uncomfort Zone
There are many times as police officers that we have to face some uncomfortable situations and regardless of one’s fears of the unknown you just go. This weekend I faced that ‘uncomfort zone’ when I agreed to walk into the dark bottomless pit of the Creative Stitch and Crafting Alive Fair at the Calgary Corral Centre with my wife.
As I stood at the gates of gloom and glanced in, I observed no one of my species, (husband) and made such comment to Bev. The lady at the door, however, corrected me and said there were a few. With that encouragement I stepped in.
I stuck to Bev like glue and for the duration of two hours 38 minutes, 18 seconds I counted maybe six husbands. I learned from listening intently that all these women, including Bev, speak Klingon language. No idea what they were talking about. Some of these sewing machines and other gadgets actually have speeds. Only thing I could relate to. Horsepower.
At one point I went to the bathroom and instructed Bev to stay put so I could immediately re-attach. She moved; lone male standing alone with the fear of being abandoned. Forgot what she was wearing, so looked for a full head of gray hair. Wrong landmark. Once reconnection was made I sat quietly while Bev was getting instructions on a machine she wished to purchase. Four other ladies quickly gathered around. I’m sitting minding my own business as one of the women stared down at me long enough that I felt I should engage her in conversation. I did.
“I’m here because I am working on getting permission for my retirement boat.” A look of acceptance is returned. Close call.
I see something for Christmas and for the second time in two hours, 38 minutes, 18 seconds I break free to purchase a bag. When I do have the item and try to be unnoticed searching for Bev, a sales girl comments “nice purse.” Her tone was to make a little fun of me. I also shot back two words, “smart ass.”
I heard some women screaming and yelling in some corner and figure the male dancer must have arrived. Where I yearly come to visit the boat of my dreams now stands displays of scrapbooking; the desecration of hallowed grounds. I made a commitment to myself that I would be back in February to get my mind straight. Bev walked out with a sewing machine. One day. I walk out with the boat.
S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac
Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment
