By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

Cram the Cruiser

The plan is to have Cram the Cruiser in the Light Up/Santa Claus Parade again this year. Will be pleased to take food, or cash during the parade.

Bikes

I note that some have been claimed. Still have some bikes at the office. Some nice trikes for little ones if you on the hunt. Pick them up before the snow comes… too late

Vehicle thief walks away

At 6 a.m. on Nov. 13, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a report of a male walking down Highway 93 near Dolly Varden in Kootenay National Park (KNP) with a stranded Mitsubishi in the area. The park was in winter conditions at the time. Patrols were negative for the male. Banff Park Dispatch indicated the male was picked up. Too bad as we contacted the registered owner in Cranbrook and determined the vehicle had been stolen.

Winter conditions

The unexpected winter conditions in KNP resulted in two vehicles going off the road. In each instance there were no injuries. Owners had arranged for their own towing. Police did not attend.

Coffee shop melt down

At 12:15 p.m. on Nov. 14, police were called to a disturbance at Smoking Waters Coffee Shop in Fairmont Hot Springs as a result of a complaint of an irrational and aggressive male. The male was not causing any issues on attendance by police. The male agreed to attend the hospital with the police to be seen by a doctor.

Deer crash north of Edgewater

At 5:13 p.m. on Nov. 15, the detachment received a report of a Chrysler 200 striking a deer 20 km north of Radium Hot Springs. There were no injuries to the driver. The vehicle received front-end damage but was able to carry on to Vernon.

Struck by a small boulder near Pano

At 5 p.m. on Nov. 16, a 2010 Volkswagon vehicle driving three kilometres from Panorama Mountain Resort entrance was struck by a small boulder and rocks striking the rear drivers side. The 34-year-old female driver from Calgary was able to carry on. Mainroad Contracting was contacted to check the area out for further obstructions on the road.

Roomie row

On Nov.16, detachment officers were called to a residence in the 4000 block of Riverview Drive to investigate a complaint of threats to a roommate. A highly intoxicated 27-year-old male was arrested and removed from the residence for threats and lodged in cells to prevent any further continuation. The roommate did not wish to pursue charges.

Woman assaults man

At 8:24 p.m. on Nov. 16, police attended to a residence in the 8000 block on Highway 93/95 in regard to a complaint of an assault. Investigation resulted in an intoxicated 33-year-old female arrested for assault. To prevent any continuation the female was lodged in cells. Victim of the assault informed the police that he wished no charges pursued.

Security is great… but

Over the years I have cautioned about protecting yourself from identity theft or being defrauded.

I recently learned that personally I may have too much protection when I went to activate my credit card. I had some security questions to answer. No problem, shoot.

Mother’s maiden name? Easy. My birthday; no problem. What amount did you pay off on last visa statement? My response was, “Lady, I’m a husband, I have no idea. I get a by-weekly allowance. I’m person non grata in regard to our finances.”

Her response: “I understand.” I’m asked what my home number is. I answer that I have no idea, we cancelled it long ago and we work off our cell phone. “Sir, I’m going to have to pass you on to security for further assistance.”

I place the credit card down on the table as I suspected they have a self-destruct button at the other end and didn’t want to lose fingers. Security comes on and advise him I remember my old phone number. Too late he says. Do you bank on line or by other means? Wife does it on line. That’s correct he says. Whew! Asked for Bev’s middle name. Ruth. Two for two – I’m on roll, it’s in the bag. “What is her birthday? October (enough hot water, think I would reveal the year!) Yes but what day? I comment that he should be happy that I know the month and year. He responds with: “take a stab at it. 23rd, No, try again. 27, colder he says. I then throw myself on this fellow’s mercy and understanding and tell him I’m a police officer and come October I have ways to confirm her birthday. Ok you’re activated.

– Marko

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