Columbia Valley RCMP Report

By S/Sgt. Marko Shehovac

At 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 16, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment Members responded to Invermere and District Hospital to deal with a 41-year-old intoxicated male causing a disturbance at the hospital. As a result of the violence displayed, the male was lodged in cells and monitored until the morning at which time he was taken back to the hospital to be treated.

Fairmont two vehicle crash

On Sept. 13, police responded to a two-vehicle accident in Fairmont, on Highway 93/95 near Funtasia Park.

A northbound Ford pick up driven by a 67-year-old male from Calgary made a left turn and collided with a GMC pick up that was southbound, driven by a 50-year-old male from Calgary. The driver of the GMC suffered non life threatening injuries. The investigation continues.

Wisconsin camper hit with trespass ticket

At 2:47 p.m. on Sept. 13, Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment assisted C.P. Police in regard to a complaint of trespass near CP Rail property in Canal Flats. A motor home from Wisconsin was camped in the area. A trespass ticket was issued by CP police.

Unruly pool boys

At 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 14, a staff member at Copper Point Resort was closing the pool area of the hotel when confronted by uncooperative adult males who refused to follow directions to depart the pool area. The staff member was threatened by the males. The incident was reported after the fact and the suspects who made the threat were not identified.

Unlocked vehicles still being plundered

At 4:44 p.m. on Sept. 14, a number of thefts were reported near the Hoodoo hiking trails from unlocked vehicles. In one theft a wallet was stolen along with two Samsung 3G cell phones. This area, as well as the parking lots at the Fairmont Resort and Radium Pools, have been targeted for opportunities to steal valuables from vehicles. In many cases the vehicles were unlocked and valuables were in view.

Street sign vandal nailed with drunk in public

At 12:25 a.m. on Sept. 15, as a result of observing a group of youths damaging street signs, RCMP were able to identify a 16-year-old youth. The youth was arrested for drunk in public and later released to a parent. In regard to the charges the youth will appear in Invermere Provincial court in December. Restorative Justice may be considered.

Elk crash

At 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, Columbia Valley Detachment responded to an accident involving a 2011 Ford pickup driven by a 55-year-old male from Nelson and an elk. There were no injuries to the driver.

Dangerous driver dealt with

At 6:53 p.m. on Sept. 16, as a result of observations by a witness obtaining strong driving evidence of impaired driving, a 33-year-old male from Radium Hot Springs was charged with Care and Control of a vehicle as well as driving over  .08. The male was operating a 2003 Chevrolet Jimmy in a dangerous manner.

Ben the Rat Quadrilogy (if there is such a word)

Part III

Seeing how big the rat was I grabbed KJ and told the girls we would be back. Went to the trunk of the police car and I grabbed the tire iron and gave KJ the shovel. KJ inquires what this is about. I reminded him of his rat story about rats up north going into cribs and dragging babies out of the house. I advised him this rat will pick up the crib.

Game plan is we are both going in to do battle. Pretty simple plan. I would  knock the rat down with the rat killing tire iron. The rat will again run to the door where KJ will be standing to clobber it dead with the rat-killing shovel. KJ reminds me of his fear of rats. My response, “so sad, too bad.”

The girls see us return with weapons of mass destruction. One of the girls responds, “told you it was big.”

In the bathroom, I pointed to the tank and advised him it’s there. Reminded him of our game plan and I put KJ in position by the door, with the shovel over his shoulder ready to splatter this guy to rat heaven. I stand on the toilet seat, look over at KJ to ensure he is ready. He is. (Note: had I to do this over again, I would have at first had KJ have a look at the rat, as I was not prepared for his reaction when it did thump to the floor.)

I hit the rat with the tire iron and it hits the floor with a thud due to it being obese and sprinting his way to KJ.  I jump off the toilet, turn to KJ and yell “Kill him.”

Now I don’t know if anyone has had this experience, but have you every heard a grown, tough Mountie scream like a scared little girl? I did.

What now happens in the next two seconds was unbelievable and when crap hits the fan and you find yourself in a life threatening position, mere seconds can last a lifetime.

To be continued…

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