By Sgt. Chris Dodds

The following is a synopsis of calls received by Cranbrook RCMP for the week (from 6 a.m.) June 5 to 6 a.m., June 12.

Police handled 167 calls for service throughout this week.

Among the calls police handled…

Two road checks were conducted on the weekend; great compliance with approximately 200 driver contacts                  .

Seven collisions – four in town, all minor. Three in the rural areas.

One hit and run ; the driver was located and tickets issued.

Five Mental Health Act calls – one apprehension.

One assault complaints: Male fled on foot from scene, was tracked and arrested by Cranbrook Police Dog Service; charges recommended to Crown.

14 Thefts reported: three shoplifting; six thefts from motor vehicles: * Please lock your vehicles and remove valuables from sight – these are crimes of opportunity and they can be reduced by keeping a clean interior! Five other thefts under $5,000.

Two break and enters to businesses: In one of the B&Es, one male was arrested by police while in the act; charges recommended to Crown. The other file is still under investigation.

One break and enter to residence: One male arrested by police and charges being recommended to Crown.

Nine reports of property damage: four mischief to a vehicle (one male arrested in one file and charges recommended to Crown), one Mischief to trees, two mischief to business (windows smashed), one related to a family dispute.

Three drug seizures – two for marijuana and one for cocaine.

14 false alarms/ false 911 complaints.

– Sgt. Chris Dodds is Operations Support NCO with Cranbrook RCMP Detachment

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