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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno
This past week, February 18 to 24, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 51 calls for service. The following are some of the more notable files our officers responded to.
Swastika scratched in vehicle
On February 18 a resident on 3rd Avenue in Invermere reported finding a swastika symbol scratched into the driver’s side door of his vehicle. The damage was believed to have occurred sometime on Saturday, either at the Kinsmen Beach or on his driveway. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Columbia Valley RCMP.
Minor Injuries in Highway 93/95 crash
On February 20, at 5:30 a.m., police and Radium Fire Department responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 93/95 near the Setetkwa Golf Course. A grey Dodge Caravan had gone off the highway and down an embankment. Police located the driver at his residence with only minor injuries.
Intoxicated male removed from ditch
On February 23, at about 11:30 p.m., a motorist reported finding a male lying in a ditch on Highway 93/95 near Fairmont Hot Springs. An officer attended and spoke to the intoxicated male. The man was not able to explain where he lived so he was arrested and held in cells for his safety.
18 false or abandoned 911 calls
Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 18 false or abandoned 911 calls last week. To prevent false 911 calls, remember to lock your keypad before you place your cell phone in your pocket or purse. Keep cell phones out of the hands of children, even deactivated cell phones can make 911 calls.
If you inadvertently dial 911 please stay on the line and speak to the operator.
– Sgt. Darren Kakuno is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
