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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Cpl. Grant Simpson
Columbia Valley RCMP responded to approximately 64 calls for service over the past week. Here are a few interesting ones.
Assault incident in Canal Flats
On March 22 at 5:59 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP was dispatched to a report of an assault that occurred at a business, located in Canal Flats.
The complainant reported that he was assaulted by a 54-year-old local male for no reason. Police attended and viewed video surveillance showing the complainant and male arguing by the pump. The male then shoved and kicked the complainant and then the fight is on.
During the altercation the male grabbed a squeegee and hit the complainant numerous times with it before the fight went to the ground with the complainant on the bottom.
His injuries were believed to be minimal as there were none visible at that time. Emergency health service was declined. The complainant advised that it all started when the male asked him “What the *@#& are you looking at?” But had absolutely no explanation as to why it escalated the way it did. The male was forthcoming and explained that the there is some history between he and the complainant and that he fell for the complainantās provocation. The male was advised by police that this was not an acceptable way to deal with their issues and was arrested for assault and released with a court date of June 6th, 2016.
Harassment in Windermere
On March 23 at 9:37 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a harassment complaint.
The complainant reported that a 57-year-old Windermere male has been harassing he and his wife for about a year. The complainant reported that today there was a confrontation at a Windermere business and that the male was intoxicated. The complainant reported that it all stems from a fifth wheel that he was going to purchase from the male and a hitch and rails that he borrowed from him. The complainant said that he did not buy the fifth wheel; that he gave the hitch back, but that he still has that rails.
The complainant told the male that he would pay him for them. The complainant said that the male usually only harassed them when he is intoxicated. The complainant said that the male harasses him via text and when they see each other in public. He said that the male tells him that he ripped him off and that he wants to fight.
The following day police attended the maleās residence and informed him that the complainant does not want him to make contact anymore. Police then updated the complainant and informed him that the male was advised to have no further contact. Police suggested that he may just want to give the male his rails back to avoid any further issues. Police advised the complainant to document any further contact made by the male should he continue the harassment.
Vandalism investigation in Canal Flats
On March 25, a 20-year-old Canal Flats female called police to report that the windshield to her 1999 Suburban had been smashed and her licence plate had been stolen. She stated that she believes it may be her husband’s sister as there has been ongoing family issues. She stated her vehicle was parked in the driveway of their residence in Canal Flats all night. It appears that the windshield was smashed with a nearby piece of wood.
She and her husband stated they had no proof it was family who damaged the vehicle but that they could not think of anyone else who has a vendetta against them. The female complainant stated she and her husband were moving out of the Flats in the next few days and would report if any further incidents occurred between then and now. Police continue to investigate and are seeking the assistance of anyone who may be able to provide further information regarding this incident.
No charges after downtown fight
On March 26, a Windermere woman phoned Columbia Valley RCMP to report a fight in progress in front of the CIBC on 13th Street in Invermere. Officers attended and located a 44-year-old male who was bleeding from his nose and wasĀ disoriented. He said that he had a consensual fight with another male but his friends jumped in. He would not give any more information and didn’t want to cooperate with police any further.
His wife, who refused to give her name or details, was positive that they would not cooperate with police and made sure that members were aware that they had a retainer on a lawyer.
Both were very intoxicated. BC Ambulance Services checked out the male who refused any further treatment. He and his wife were put in a cab to go back to their hotel. Not surprisingly, the male did not want charges laid and was uncooperative with police.
Alcohol, frustration lead to condo incident
On March 27, at 10:55 p.m. a 45-year-old Calgary woman called police to report that an unknown male had just left a note on their 3rd Avenue condo door about noise and showed up with a hammer, smashing the door.
Police attended and spoke to the complainant and her husband who stated they were in town visiting, having just arrived that day with their three kids and had not been making any noise.
She stated that the male stood outside their door with a hammer as they watched through the peephole. The male then smashed the door, damaging the peephole, and taped a note to it. Members knocked on doors neighbouring the complainantās and spoke to a 58-year-old male who was living directly below.
This male matched the description provided by the complainants. He admitted to being angry and going to tape a note to the door. He would not initially admit to smashing the door. However, after speaking with his wife, he finally admitted his wrongdoing and stated the noise coming from the unit above him has been ongoing for years and he was frustrated and lost his temper.
The male was warned of the possible criminal consequences to his rash and inappropriate decision-making. He apologized to the complainants and all agreed that he would pay for the damages to the peephole through the Condo Board. The male was extremely emotional in dealing with members and admitted to consuming alcohol, which fueled his poor judgment.
