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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno
This past week, March 4 through March 10, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 32 calls for service. The following are some of the more notable files our officers responded to.
Local hit by iTunes scam
On March 4, a local resident reported receiving what appeared to be an official email from Apple iTunes. The email indicated there was record of the individual making a purchase and if it was not the case, the individual needed to click on the cancel button. The individual clicked on the cancel button and was then prompted to enter personal information. Shortly after providing this information she was advised by her bank there was a suspicious charge on her account.
Police would like to remind the public that some fraudulent online requests are very well designed and can appear to be legitimate requests. Do not provide any personal information to online requests or telephone requests unless you’re been able to confirm the legitimacy of the request.
Assault arrest
On March 5 at 10:30 p.m., police were called to an Invermere residence for a disturbance. Upon arrival police learned a physical altercation occurred between a male and a female. The male was arrested for assault and released on conditions to appear in court at a later date.
Cut off, unruly man spends night in cells
On March 9 at 1:30 a.m. police were called to a downtown bar in Invermere after an intoxicated male was refused service and began to cause a disturbance. Police arrested the uncooperative male for causing a disturbance and held him in cells until he was sober in order to prevent further problems. The male was also served a violation ticket for being intoxicated in a public place.
Bar altercation subdued
On March 9 at 11:30 p.m. police were called to a downtown bar in Invermere for an altercation between two males. Police spoke to both individuals who were cooperative but did not wish to proceed with charges. The men went their separate ways.
– Sgt. Darren Kakuno is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
