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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno
This past week, January 18 through Jan. 24, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 43 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files to which officers responded.
Impaired driver removed from road in Radium
On Monday, January 18 at about 11:30 a.m. an officer conducted a traffic stop with a GMC Envoy on Highway 93/95 in Radium Hot Springs. Whiles speaking to the driver, the officer formed suspicion the driver had alcohol in his body. The driver complied with a breath demand and blew two “fails.” As a result, the driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30-days.
Man ticketed for failing to wear a face covering
On Monday, January 18 at 3:30 p.m., police received a report of a male refusing to wear a face mask in an Invermere retail store. An officer attended and spoke to the male who refused to comply with the face mask order and refused to provide officers with his full name. The male was arrested for obstruction and transported to the detachment where his identity was confirmed. The male was issued a violation ticket for failing to wear a face covering contrary to the Emergency Program Act.
Breaching court conditions leads to woman being remanded
On the afternoon of Tuesday, January 19, officers observed an adult female breaching her court ordered conditions by being outside her residence during her curfew. The female was arrested and searched incidental to arrest, at which time several suspected stolen items were located which resulted in a shoplifting investigation. The female was brought before a judge and remanded in custody.
Driver taken to hospital after crash near Numa Falls
On Wednesday, January 20 at about 5 p.m., emergency crews responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 93 near Numa Falls in Kootenay National Park. The driver of a Nissan Pathfinder failed to negotiate a curve and rolled the vehicle into a ditch. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance to be assessed.
One hurt in two vehicle crash at crossroads
On Thursday, January 21 at 10:20 a.m., emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 93/95 and Athalmer Road in Invermere. A Chevrolet van pulling a trailer was northbound and made a left turn onto Athalmer Road in front of a southbound Dodge Nitro. The driver of the Dodge Nitro was transported to the hospital to be assessed.
Drive down sled path gets duo stuck
On Thursday, January 21 at about 9 p.m., police received a report that two individuals were stranded after they drove their vehicle onto a snowmobile path near Toby Creek Road and became stuck. Columbia Valley Search & Rescue was activated and quickly located and extricated the vehicle and occupants.
Items stolen from Invermere property
On Friday, January 22, police received a report of a theft from a property on Caplio Way in Invermere. Sometime overnight a Hotsy gas powered pressure washer and a set of 14” rims and tires were stolen from the property. The pressure washer had a Honda engine attached to it. Anyone with information is asked to contact Columbia Valley RCMP or Crimestoppers.
Sgt. Darren Kakuno is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
