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Columbia Valley RCMP Report
By Sgt. Ed DeJong
This past week, May 27 to June 3, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 64 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to.
Vehicle driven into main street business
On May 30 at approximately 11:05 a.m., Columbia Valley RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle driving into the Westland Insurance building in the 700 block of 13th Street. Investigation revealed an elderly driver had failed to stop while attempting to park in front of the building. Alcohol and drugs were not suspected to be a factor and no one was injured in the incident.
Highway-side fires under investigation
On Friday, May 31, at approximately 7:52 p.m., Columbia Valley RCMP, Windermere Fire Department, and Radium Hot Springs Fire Department responded to a report of several fires burning along Highway 93/95 between Invermere and Dry Gulch. Upon attendance, a total of eight small fires were located along the east side anywhere from one to 10 feet from the pavement. All fires were extinguished and an extensive search did not locate anything suspicious to suggest they were set deliberately. If anyone witnessed the cause of the fires or has dashcam video, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP at 250-342-9292.
Suspect identified in travel trailer fires
On June 2, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of a fire on the Akisqnuk Nation where two travel trailers were intentionally set on fire. The investigation is ongoing and a suspect has been identified. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Columbia Valley RCMP or CrimeStoppers.
– Sgt. Ed DeJong is Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment commander
