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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
This past week, including the long Labour day weekend, kept us busy – responding to 92 calls for service. As we send the kids back to school, we also welcome the Columbia Valley Detachment’s new commander Sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck.
Possible thief spotted on Montana TV
On August 29 a local female business owner contacted Columbia Valley RCMP to report an unknown heavyset woman in her early 50s had allegedly stolen two shirts and a pair of leggings from her store The Rainbow Donkey and third party complaint of a purse being stolen from the adjacent store. She later saw the unidentified woman on the news being arrested in Whitefish, Montana. Police attended the store and spoke with the owner there who advised no CCTV footage and no observable witness to the theft in either store. Police continue to investigate and are working in conjunction with police in Whitefish, Montana.
Prepared thief hits board shop
On August 29, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report from Syndicate Board shop that a female had entered the store and had stolen several items including a Go-Pro camera while another female, possibly her daughter created a diversion. The woman appeared to have come prepared to steal specific items as she is noted with a pair of pliers in her hands on video surveillance. She is also noted to have a large tattoo on her right shoulder. Investigation is ongoing.
Deer collision in Fairmont
On September 1, at 12:16 p.m., dispatch reported a single vehicle accident on Fairmont Airport Road and Fairmont Station Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. The complainant, a 68-year-old male from Vickers, Mississippi, reported that he had struck a deer in his rental car. He reported that the deer was deceased and off the road and that he was driving a grey Toyota Sienna. He indicated that police attendance was not required but was reporting the accident to obtain a file number for insurance purposes. The Sienna was towed as it was not drive-able.
Brake check dinger at crossroads
On September 1, at 3:44 p.m., dispatch reported an MVI at the Invermere crossroads in Invermere. The 67-year-old female complainant from Alberta reported that their motorhome, hauling a vehicle, was rear-ended at the intersection and would like police attendance. Police attended and spoke with the complainant’s husband who reported that they were travelling north bound on Highway 93/95 and were stopped at a red light when a black truck rear-ended his red 2014 Ford Edge, which was being pulled by his brown 2009 Freightliner motorhome. There was a small dent in the rear end of the Ford Edge and the hitch connecting the Ford Edge to the motorhome was bent. Police spoke with the local 30-year-old driver of the black 2010 Ford F150. He said that he was travelling north bound on Highway 93/95 when a vehicle in front of him was “brake checking” him. He said that he went to put his truck in park at the red light so he could jump out and have a word with the driver but prior to him jumping out he rear-ended the Ford Edge. There was no damage to his truck and no one was injured. The operator of the motorhome advised police that he did not want the other driver to get a violation ticket. After conducting their investigation police spoke to the driver of the black pickup about his actions and that he was fortunate that the motorhome driver did not want him charged. He assured police that there will be no issues between him and the other driver that was “brake checking” him.
Drunk woman almost hit by train
On September 5, police were dispatched to an intoxicated female who was almost struck by a train near Foresters Landing Road in Radium Hot Springs. The complainant was CP Rail and the caller didn’t have eyes on the female, who was wearing a white sweater and pink pants. Police attended and made patrols in the area with negative results, no further calls about the female was made.