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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Darren Kakuno
This past week, September 26 through October 2, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 72 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Transport trucks crash near Radium Hot Springs
On Tuesday, September 27 at about 5:30 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a report of a collision between two commercial transport trucks on Highway 93 near Radium Hot Springs. The driver of a Western Star commercial transport truck was attempting to pass a Freightliner commercial transport truck in a passing lane but was unable to complete the pass in time and made contact with the Freightliner. No injuries were reported.
Stolen car driver and passenger arrested near Invermere
On Friday, September 30 at about 1:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop with a Toyota Corolla on Highway 93/95 near Cooper Road in Invermere. Upon conducting checks on the vehicle, the officer discovered it had been reported stolen out of Calgary. The driver and passenger were arrested for possession of stolen property. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected illicit drugs. The driver was released on conditions to attend court on a later date.
Road check conducted in Fairmont
On Friday, September 30 at about 8 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP conducted a road check on Fairmont Resort Road in Fairmont Hot Springs. Approximately 30 drivers were checked. Several warnings were issued for Motor Vehicle Act offences but no violation tickets were issued.
Driver with outstanding warrant arrested
On Friday, September 30 at about 10:40 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop with the driver of a Chevrolet Monte Carlo on 7th Avenue in Invermere after checks on the license plate revealed it to be inactive. After conducting checks of the driver it was discovered the adult male had an outstanding arrest warrant. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected illicit drugs. The driver was arrested and brought before a judge where he was released on conditions to attend court on a later date.
50 vehicles checked at intersection of Westside Road and Horsethief FSR
On Saturday, October 1 at about 5 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP, together with the B.C. Conservation Officers Service and Rural Range Patrol volunteers conducted a check stop at the intersection of Westside Road and Horsethief Forest Service Road near Radium Hot Springs. Approximately 50 vehicles were checked with no issues.
– Sgt. Darren Kakuno is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
