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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Cpl. Jeff Witzke
This past week, October 31 through November 7, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 58 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Diesel fuel stolen from national park compound
On October 31, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a theft of diesel fuel from a storage compound in the Kootenay National Park. The suspects gained access into the compound where an unconfirmed amount of fuel was stolen. However, it’s believed to be a significant amount.
Bear causes significant damage to truck
On November 4, Columbia Valley RCMP was notified of a bear crawling into the cab of a truck. The truck door was left open briefly as the driver went into a residence. When they came back out they observed a bear inside the vehicle. The bear caused significant damage to the interior of the vehicle. Thankfully no one was injured.
Inactive licence plate check leads to arrest
On November 5, Columbia Valley RCMP was on patrol when an officer noted an inactive license plate being used on a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted where the driver was arrested for driving while prohibited as well as for an outstanding warrant. Further investigation led to both the driver and passenger being arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The driver was also issued a ticket for driving with no insurance and the vehicle was towed for seven days.
Stolen vehicle recovered in Invermere
On November 7, Columbia Valley RCMP was made aware of a possible stolen vehicle located in the Pineridge area of Invermere. Members attended the area where they located a vehicle that had been reported stolen the week prior. Police noted the ignition was damaged. Thank you to the passerby who noticed the vehicle and called it in.
– Cpl. Jeff Witzke is acting commander of Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment
