The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) August 1 to 6 a.m., August 8.

The detachment received 169 calls for service throughout that period.

Among the calls police handled…

Eight impaired drivers: six alcohol / two marijuana.

Four collisions: One collision where a deer was struck; 2 minor collisions and one involved an impaired driver (earlier release sent our re: driver crashing into a BC Hydro box at Western Financial Place.)

One hit and run incident: Suspect vehicle identified by witness, Motor Vehicle Act charges forthcoming.

11 Mental Health Act calls; five apprehended.

Eight assault complaints: one domestic in nature.

Five thefts reported: One theft from a motor vehicle where taillights were stolen; one bicycle stolen from open yard; theft of keys from a local establishment; theft of cash from a residence; one shoplifting incident where items recovered by police.

One break and enter to a rural residence reported: Investigation identified two suspects; one has been arrested and held in custody. More details will follow once the investigation is complete.

Two reports of property damage: a vehicle was egged and residential window was broken.

Six drug seizures– marijuana and cocaine.

15 false alarm/ false 9-1-1 complaints.

Three persons arrested for intoxication in public place

– Provided by S/Sgt. Hector Lee, Cranbrook RCMP Detachment Commander

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