Columbia Valley RCMP Report

At 10 a.m. on July 6, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to a sudden death investigation that involved a 22-month-old male infant who was diagnosed with a medical condition at birth and was not expected to survive past seven months. The family from Edmonton provided the attending officers and Coroner with documentation indicating the death was expected and a medical DNR order.

Video being reviewed to sort out assault complaint

At 1:17 a.m. on July 4, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment received a complaint of assault from an incident that happened at the Farside Inn, Fairmont. An allegation was made that an adult male patron had intentionally bumped into a female during the course of a verbal altercation. Police are continuing to investigate the matter by viewing the video in the pub.

Vehicle vandalized

At 11 a.m. on July 4, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of vandalism to a 2004 Buick Rendevous parked in the 100 block of 7th Ave. The vehicle was found to have been scratched.

Campground pavilion damaged by bikers

A staff member at the Lakeshore Resort Campground near Fairmont reported that on July 3, four males rode their mountain bikes in the pavilion causing damage to the floor. Staff were able to provide a name of one of the youths for follow-up.

Vehicle scratched at Pano

At 11:22 p.m. on July 4, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of vandalism done to a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu that was parked in the underground parking lot in Panorama. The vehicle was scratched near the rear bumper of the vehicle.

Unlocked vehicles plundered in Radium

At 10:20 a.m. on July 5, Two vehicles were entered overnight and approximately $50 cash was stolen from a 2008 GMC Acadia and a 2012 GMC Sierra pickup. Both vehicles were unlocked parked in the 7400 block of Rivercrest Road in Radium Hot Springs.

Family dispute attended

At 8:26 p.m. on July 5, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of disturbance in the 4900 block of Bailee Grohman Avenue in Canal Flats. Police attended and learned that the disturbance involved a family dispute. A complaint of assault and damage to a window was received. In the end the complainant did not wish to pursue charges with the hope that the family members will be able to resolve the issue.

Truck stolen

At 2:58 a.m. on July 9, Columbia Valley Detachment received a complaint of theft of a 1997 GMC pickup truck stolen from Gas Plus in Canal Flats.

Quarter report

For the period of January 1 to June 30, 2013, the Detachment responded to 1,239 calls for service. Last year for the same period of time the Detachment responded to 1,338 calls. Impaired investigations are on the rise compared to last year. To date this year 17 drivers have had their licences suspended and vehicles impounded.

This summer a number of citizens in Radium have come forward and volunteered to organize Citizens on Patrol. This is lacking in Invermere and if you are interested please give me a call.

This summer the Detachment received $9,000 in extra funding for seasonal policing type of patrols. It is our hope to get the boat out on the lake more often as well as bike patrols.

Any organizations wishing this writer to attend a meeting to provide further updates just give me a heads up and I would be happy to attend.

No door I can’t break down

When I had the opportunity to work Drug Section in the Lower Mainland we executed a number of search warrants.

Being much younger and more of an athlete in those days I took a great deal of pride and ego that there was no door I couldn’t get through. It’s an art that involves technique and strategy. I met my match, however, in Vancouver.

My boss at the time Brian, who was familiar with this house and he cautioned us that we would not be able to simply bust down the door due to how it was reinforced. Well, I’ll show him.

We announced ourselves and of course we were not invited in. Kick in technique. Kick hard and visualize your foot being five inches beyond the door knob. First attempt, painful. Second attempt, didn’t hear my knee pop but might as well. Now the shoulder technique. Visualize the shoulder past the door. First attempt, bounced back. Second attempt, didn’t hear my shoulder pop but might as well. All through this Brian was telling me it’s no use. Next thing I hear is the bad guy in the house shouting “who is it?” My boss simply says, “It’s Brian, open the door.” He does.

I’m in agony, bent over in pain and he opens the door with, “It’s Brian, open the door.” After that ordeal I went to the hardware store and purchased a key that fits every door.

S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac,

Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment

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