By Sgt. Barry Graham

The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) June 25 to 6 a.m., July 2.

Police handled 178 calls for service throughout this week.

Among the calls police handled…

One impaired driving: (alcohol).

Five collisions in the city including: four with minor injuries; one was road rage related; and one collision resulted with a driver fleeing on foot, leaving a passenger (the investigation is still ongoing).

22 driving complaints: Seven in the city and 15 were highway/ rural.

One hit and run: Two parked vehicles damaged.

Seven assaults:  Three domestic assaults where charges have been laid, including an incident with a knife causing injury and an incident where the victim was injured and forcibly confined. One was a mutual fight between parties known to each other.

10 Mental Health Act related calls: Eight apprehensions and four assistance to East Kootenay Regional Hospital.

18 thefts: including four shoplifting; theft of an auto; one attempt and one theft of Honda ATV; one take auto without owner’s consent; four thefts from auto; two vehicles and a shed rummaged through; a travel trailer and vehicle accessed and property stolen; unlocked vehicles accessed and cash taken, vehicle accessed; and insurance papers stolen.

One theft other: Theft of Tablet from a taxi (recovered).

One theft bicycle: (recovered).

One break and enter other: An abandoned building was entered.

Three damage to property: Two involving damage to vehicles.

Two drug seizures: marijuana.

13 false alarms and false 911 calls.

– Sgt. Barry Graham is Cranbrook RCMP Acting Detachment Commander

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