By Sgt. Ed deJong

This past week, January 15 to 22, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 57 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.

Three arrested after firearms and drugs found in vehicle stolen from Kimberley

On January 18, Columbia Valley RCMP was advised by Kimberley RCMP of a vehicle stolen out of their jurisdiction which was believed to be in the Canal Flats area. Members located the vehicle a short time later at which time it took off from police. The vehicle proceeded into Invermere where it was eventually located. All three suspects were arrested after a short foot pursuit and held to be brought before the courts. A search of the vehicle revealed firearms and drugs. Multiple charges have been recommended.

After release car thief steals another vehicle to leave Invermere

On January 19, after being released from custody by the courts, one of the suspects from the above file stole another vehicle in Invermere and drove south toward Cranbrook. Police located the vehicle and activated emergency equipment; however, the vehicle failed to stop and began to drive erratically.  The male was later located by the Kimberley RCMP hitchhiking on the highway and was taken into custody.  Further charges have been recommended.

Police receiving complaints regarding driving behaviour around snowplows

Columbia Valley RCMP has received a number of complaints regarding the driving behaviour around snowplows. It is both illegal and dangerous to pass a snowplow on the righthand side and it is dangerous to pass a snowplow while it’s actively plowing snow on the left due to restricted visibility. Snowplow drivers will pull over and let traffic pass if required, but remember that if the plows are out, it likely means road conditions are snowy and/or slippery and speeds should be reduced accordingly.

– Sgt. Ed deJong is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander

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