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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Ed deJong
This past week, April 29 to May 6, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 61 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Off-duty officer recognizes individual was overdosing
On May 2 an off-duty member of the Columbia Valley RCMP located a male passed out near Tim Hortons at the Invermere crossroads. The member was able to recognize the male was overdosing on illicit drugs and notified on-duty members, who responded quickly and administered Naloxone, reviving the male who was then assessed by BC Ambulance personnel. The quick thinking of the members involved may have saved a life.
Unlocked vehicles once again being targeted by thieves
During the past week there have been an increase in calls regarding vehicles being entered and rummaged through with items stolen. The vehicles being targeted are unlocked, allowing easy access. To prevent becoming a victim of this type of crime, lock your vehicles, even when they are in your driveway, and don’t keep any valuables inside. If you have any information about who may be involved in this crime, call the Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment at 250-342-9292.
Sgt Ed DeJong is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
