By Cpl. Jeff Witzke

This past week, September 1 through September 7, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 75 calls for service. The following is a summary of some of the files our officers responded to over the week.

Would-be scam artists posing as Rogers representatives

On September 5, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report of three males from “Rogers” going door-to-door soliciting new business. The homeowner became suspicious of the males and dismissed them. They then called Rogers to confirm if they would have employees going door-to-door to find new customers. Rogers confirmed with the homeowner this was not their employees. Police made patrols in the area where the males were last seen however were not located.

Careless pellet gun user educated

On September 7, Columbia Valley RCMP received a report from a concerned neighbor that someone was using a pellet gun carelessly and a pellet had hit their vehicle. Members attended the area and located an individual who admitted to using the pellet gun. They were unaware the pellets were ricocheting and were educated on best practices when using a pellet gun.

Back-to-school safety reminder

The Columbia Valley RCMP would like to remind people, with school being back in, to watch out for kids going to and from school. A reminder that when the flashing red lights and stop signs are out on the school bus, vehicles in both directions are required to stop. This is not a suggestion; it is the law. School buses are equipped with cameras and those caught infringing will be ticketed.

e-KNOW file photo

– Cpl. Jeff Witzke is a member of Columbia Valley RCMP Detachment

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