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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Cpl. Jeff Witzke
This past week, August 14 to August 20, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 100 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Charges pending after bike stolen
On Wednesday, August 16, Columbia Valley RCMP was made aware of a theft of pedal bike from a local shop in Invermere. Members were able to positively identify the suspect and with the help of the local community, the individual was located where he was arrested and the stolen bike was recovered. Charges are pending.
Serious injuries in Friday crash on Highway 93/95
On Friday, August 18, Columbia Valley RCMP along with Invermere Fire Rescue and EHS responded to a serious motor vehicle collision between a car and motor home located on Highway 93/95 between Invermere and Radium. It is believed that one of the vehicles crossed left of centre and went head on with the other. One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition while the others were treated for minor non-life-threatening injuries. BC Highway Patrol has taken over the investigation which is still ongoing. Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed or have dash cam of the incident to please notify them as soon as possible.
Rowdy rounded up at Flats Fest
Later Friday night police were called down to Canal Flats to deal with an intoxicated male causing issues at Flats Fest. The individual had been kicked out of the event; however, kept attempting to get back in. Once police arrived on scene the suspect attempted to make a run for it but was apprehended in quick order by security personal where they were arrested and lodged in cells for the evening to prevent further issues.
Unwanted guests spend the night in cells
On Sunday, August 20, members of the Columbia Valley detachment were dispatched to a complex in Radium where some guests were reported to be intoxicated, yelling and slamming doors and were no longer welcome. Members arrived on scene where they located the individuals in question. Both were arrested and lodged in cells for the evening to prevent any further issues.
– Cpl. Jeff Witzke is a member of Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment
