By S/Sgt. Hector Lee

The following is a synopsis of calls reported to Cranbrook RCMP for the period between 6 a.m. Nov. 5 to Nov. 12, at 6 a.m.

Calls for Service: 122

Two impaired driving: (alcohol).

Three collisions in the city: Including two accidents involving pedestrians. One occurred near the Superstore where environmental conditions contributed to the driver of a vehicle striking a pedestrian. The second incident occurred near the intersection of Theatre Road and Cranbrook Street North where a pedestrian crossed the street, and not in the crosswalk a few feet away, and a vehicle turning left hit the crossing pedestrian. Non-life threatening injuries suffered by the pedestrians in each case.

Three collisions outside the city: An accident involving two vehicles; a rear ender and a driver charged under the Motor Vehicle Act.

12 driving complaints: Four in the city and eight outside the city.

Two assaults: A family dispute that got physical, no charges; another incident unfounded.

Nine thefts.

Four shoplifting.

One theft from auto: Attempt (possibly) where a female suspect tried our complainant’s trunk to see if it was open.

Four thefts other: Including theft of a statue from front deck; wallet taken from locker room in a local gym; theft of tires; theft of Halloween decoration from a yard.

Two break and enters to residences: One attempt still being investigated; one incident where family member broke into residence to party with friends.

Two damage to property: A cell phone taken from jacket and smashed; window in front of downtown business cracked.

Two drug seizures: crystal meth.

12 false alarms and false 911 calls.

– S /Sgt. Hector Lee is Cranbrook RCMP Detachment Commander

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